Meviy Technical Information

Table of Contents

Sheet Metal 2

Shapes Eligible for Quotation. 2

Shapes. 2

Shapes that are difficult to process (typical examples) 3

Material, Surface Treatment, Size. 3

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard. 3

Inch Gauge Standard. 9

Material Standards and Materials Used. 13

Types of Hole Machining. 14

Shipping Days. 15

Material, Surface Treatment, Shipping Day(s) 15

Delivery Options. 19

List of delivery options. 19

How to select the options. 20

Material Properties. 21

Surface Treatments. 23

Color Samples. 25

 


 

Sheet Metal

Shapes Eligible for Quotation

https://us.meviy.misumi-ec.com/help/en/technical_info-en-c/shm_shape-material-en-c/9656/

Depending on the shape and dimensions, we may not be able to provide a quotation even for the following shapes. For details, please refer to the size regulations and design guidelines in this manual.

Shapes


1                    Flat Plate

Plate

2                    Round shape

Round shape

3                    L Bend

L-shape

4                    Z Bend

Z-shape





5                    Convex Bend

convex-shape

6                    C Bend

7                    Angle Bend (L Bend)

SAngle bending (L-shape)

8                    Multiple Angle Bend

Multiple angle bending

9                    Tab Flange

Tab

10                Cutout in Bend

Cutout in bending

11                Partial Bend with Cutout

12                Rectangular Slot

13                U-Shaped Slot

14                Rectangular Corner Notch

Rectanglar Corner Notch


Shapes that are difficult to process (typical examples)

There may be cases where we are unable to manufacture the following shapes or others due to the processing limitations of our equipment. In such cases, meviy support will contact you.


1.   Connected parts

2.   Punching out characters

 

3.   Gear shape

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4.   Pointed shape


Material, Surface Treatment, Size

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Material: Ferrous Metals

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0

5–1200

10–1200

Powder Coating *3

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0

Wet Paint *3

Electroless Nickel Plating

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0

5–1200 *4

10–1200*4

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0

5–300

10–300

1018 Carbon Steel

10.0, 12.0, 16.0

20-1200

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled)

Electrolytic Zinc Plating *5

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

5–1200

10–1200

Hot Zinc Plating *5

1.6, 2.3

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) *6

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5

  • Length 5-850
  • Width 5-300

Material: Stainless Steel

Finishing Method

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

  • 304 Stainless Steel

No.1

9.0

10-1200

10.0, 12.0

20-1200

2B

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5,  3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0

5–1200

10–1200

Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished *7

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

Single-sided hairline finish *7 *8

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

  • 430 Stainless Steel

2B

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

  • 304 Stainless Steel (for Shims) *6

0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0

  • Length 5-850
  • Width 5-300

 

Material: Aluminum

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

5920

10920

Clear Anodize

0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

5–920 *4

10–920 *4

Black Anodize

Black Anodize (matte) *11

0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

5920 *4

10920 *4

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize

Clear Anodize

1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0

5~1100

10~1100

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

Black Anodize

Material: Perforated Metal

Hole Diameter × Hole Pitch *9

Open Area Ratio

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

  • Perforated Metal – 60° Staggered Round Hole Type –
  • (304 Stainless Steel-BA, Bright Annealed)

ø1 × 2p

22.6%

0.8

30–900

ø2 × 3p

40.3%

1.0

ø3 × 5p

32.7%

1.0, 1.5

ø5 × 8p

35.4%

1.0, 1.5

ø8 × 12p

40.2%

1.5

 

Material: Clear Resin *10

Grade

Color

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions

Width

Length

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Standard

Transparent

3.0  5.0  8.0

101000

102000

Smoky Brown

3.0  5.0

Anti-Static

Transparent

Smoky Brown

Acrylic

Standard

Transparent

3.0  5.0  8.0  10.0

101000

102000

Smoky Brown

3.0  5.0

Anti-Static

Transparent

Smoky Brown

Polycarbonate

Standard

Transparent

3.0  5.0

101000

102000

Smoky Brown

Anti-Static

Transparent

Smoky Brown

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

Standard

Transparent

3.0  5.0

101000

102000

Smoky brown

Anti-Static

Transparent

Smoky brown

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(Appendix Table) Size limit including surface treatment

External Dimensions (Maximum)

Length

Width

Height

Electroless Nickel Plating

1200

800

300

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

5052 Aluminum Alloy (No surface treatment)

1200

920

920

Clear Anodize

600

400

Black Anodize

Black Anodize (matte)

1100

600

400

 

Inch Gauge Standard

Ferrous Metals

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *6

 

Length

Width

Height

 

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.0179″ (#26), 0.0239″ (#24), 0.0299″ (#22), 0.0359″ (#20), 0.0418″ (#19), 0.0478″ (#18), 0.0538″ (#17), 0.0598″ (#16), 0.0747″ (#14), 0.0897″ (#13), 0.1046″ (#12), 0.1196″ (#11), 0.1345″ (#10), 0.1644″ (#8), 0.1793″ (#7), 0.1943″ (#6), 0.2500″ , 0.3750″

0.454mm (#26), 0.607mm (#24), 0.759mm (#22), 0.912mm (#20), 1.062mm (#19), 1.214mm (#18), 1.367mm (#17), 1.519mm (#16), 1.897mm (#14), 2.278mm (#13), 2.657mm (#12), 3.038mm (#11), 3.416mm (#10), 4.175mm (#8), 4.554mm (#7), 4.935mm (#6), 6.350mm, 9.525mm

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Paint *3

5–609.6mm (24″)

5–304.8mm (12″)

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel

Electrolytic Galvanized

0.0336″ (#22), 0.0396″ (#20), 0.0516 (#18), 0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

0.701mm (#24), 1.006mm (#20), 1.311mm (#18), 1.613mm (#16), 1.994mm (#14)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Hot Galvanized

0.0276″ (#24), 0.0336″ (#22), 0.0516 (#18), 0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

0.701mm (#24), 0.853mm (#22), 1.311mm (#18), 1.613mm (#16), 1.994mm (#14)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Stainless Steel

Surface Finish

Sheet Thickness (inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *6

Length

Width

Height

304 Stainless Steel

2B

0.0187″ (#26), 0.025″ (#24), 0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.0937″ (#13), 0.1094″ (#12), 0.1250″ (#11), 0.1406″ (#10), 0.1719″ (#8), 0.1875″ (#7), 0.2500″ (#3)

0.476mm (#26), 0.635mm (#24), 0.792mm (#22), 0.953mm (#20), 1.110mm (#19), 1.270mm (#18), 1.588mm (#16), 1.984mm (#14), 2.380mm (#13), 2.779mm (#12), 3.175mm (#11), 3.571mm (#10), 4.366mm (#8), 4.762mm (#7), 6.350mm (#3),

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Single-sided #4 Brushed

0.0187″ (#26), 0.025″ (#24), 0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0562″ (#17), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.1094″ (#12), 0.1250″ (#11), 0.1406″ (#10)

0.476mm (#26), 0.635mm (#24), 0.792mm (#22), 0.953mm (#20), 1.110mm (#19), 1.270mm (#18), 1.427mm (#17), 1.588mm (#16), 1.984mm (#14), 2.779mm (#12), 3.175mm (#11), 3.571mm (#10)

316 Stainless Steel

2B

0.0187″ (#26), 0.025″ (#24), 0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.050″ (#18), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.1094″ (#12), 0.1250″ (#11), 0.1406″ (#10), 0.1875″ (#7)

0.476mm (#26), 0.635mm (#24), 0.792mm (#22), 0.953mm (#20), 1.270mm (#18), 1.588mm (#16), 1.984mm (#14), 2.779mm (#12), 3.175mm (#11), 3.571mm (#10), 4.762mm (#7)

 

Aluminum Alloy

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *6

Length

Width

Height

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.020″ ,*5 0.025″ , 0.032″ , 0.040″ , 0.050″ , 0.063″ , 0.080″ , 0.090″ , 0.100″ , 0.125″, 0.160″, 0.190″, 0.250″

0.508mm , *5 0.635mm, 0.813mm, 1.016mm, 1.270mm, 1.600mm, 2.032mm, 2.286mm, 2.540mm, 3.175mm, 4.064mm, 4.826mm, 6.35mm

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Anodized (Clear)

5–609.6mm (24″)

5–304.8mm (12″)

Anodized (Black)

Anodized (Matte Black)

Material Standards and Materials Used

The table below lists the JIS standard materials used for each selectable equivalent AISI material. The materials used are equivalent to JIS standards and do not fully comply with AISISAEANSI standards.

No

Material

JIS

GB

Notes

1

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

SPCC

SPCC

2

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) (Hot Zinc Plating)

SPCCHot Zinc Plating

3

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

SPHC

Q235

4

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

SECCElectrolytic Zinc Plating

5

1018 Carbon Steel

SS400

Uses materials that are equivalent to JIS G 3101 standards.

6

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) *6

SPCCfor SHIM

7

5052 Aluminum Alloy

A5052

5052 H32

Uses materials that are equivalent to JIS H 4000 standards.

8

304 Stainless Steel

SUS304

06Cr19Ni10

Uses materials that are equivalent to JIS G 4305 standards.

9

304 Stainless Steel (for Shims) *6

SUS304(H)for SHIM

Uses materials that are equivalent to JIS G 4313 standards.

10

430 Stainless Steel

SUS430

Uses materials that are equivalent to JIS G 4305 standards.

Caution

  1. Steel types that are not included in the JIS standard, or for which there is no comparable steel even if a JIS standard exists, are not listed.
  2. The steel types and standards listed are for comparison and are for reference only.
  3. Please note that the chemical composition may vary.

Types of Hole Machining


1        Through hole

Through hole

2        Slotted hole

3        Rectangular hole

Rectangular hole

4           Tapped hole

5     Friction/Flow-Drilled & Tapped hole

6        Countersunk hole

7        Press-fit nut (coarse), Weld nut (coarse)

 

 

 


Shipping Days

Material, Surface Treatment, Shipping Day(s)

Material: Ferrous Metals

Surface Treatment

Standard Shipping

Expedite Shipping

Economy Shipping (For mm sheetmetal)

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel

4 days~

2 days~

22 days~

Powder Coating

7 days~

Wet Paint

8 days~

Electroless Nickel Plating

7 days~

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled)

Electrolytic Zinc Plating

5 days~

Hot Zinc Plating

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)

5 days~

Material: Stainless Steel

Finishing Method

Standard Shipping

Expedite Shipping

Economy Shipping
(For mm sheetmetal)

304 Stainless Steel

No.1

4 days~

2B

22 days~

Single-sided #400-Grit Polished

Single-sided hairline finish

430 Stainless Steel

2B

304 Stainless Steel (for SHIM)

5 days~

 

Material: Aluminum

Surface Treatment

Standard Shipping

Expedite Shipping

Economy Shipping (For mm sheetmetal)

5052 Aluminum Alloy

5 days~

22 days~

Clear Anodize

11 days~

Black Anodize

Black Anodize (matte)

12 days~

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize

Clear Anodize

5 days~

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

Black Anodize

Material: Perforated Metal

Hole Diameter × Hole Pitch

Open Area Ratio

Standard Shipping

Expedite Shipping

Economy Shipping

Perforated Metal – 60° Staggered Round Hole Type –
(304 Stainless Steel-BA, Bright Annealed)

ø1 × 2p

22.6%

5 days~

ø2 × 3p

40.3%

ø3 × 5p

32.7%

ø5 × 8p

35.4%

ø8 × 12p

40.2%

 

Material: Clear Resin

Grade

Color

Standard Shipping

Expedite Shipping

Economy Shipping

PET
(Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Standard

Clear

5 days~

22 days~

Smoky Brown

Anti-Static

Clear

Smoky Brown

Acrylic

Standard

Clear

22 days~

Smoky Brown

Anti-Static

Clear

Smoky Brown

Polycarbonate

Standard

Clear

22 days~

Smoky Brown

Anti-Static

Clear

Smoky Brown

PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)

Standard

Clear

22 days~

Smoky brown

Anti-Static

Clear

Smoky brown

*For R-bend shapes, 1 to 2 days shipping will be added to normal bend products. In addition, express shipping cannot be selected.

*Nut installation will add 1 to 2 days delivery time to the normal shipping date. Delivery options are not available.

*Economy shipping option is not available for the product over 9mm thickness.

*The Expedite Service is currently available for a limited range of Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel Inch gauges. Metric thickness is not currently supported.

*There are 4 colors available for the economy shipping option(RAL color value:9005, 9016, 7032, 1021).

For more information about paint color, please check “Types of Paint Color“.

*There may be a slight color difference for pre-finished products depending on the delivery option selected. Performance is equivalent.

*Two days will be added to standard and expedite delivery when transparent resin tapping is specified. No additional days will be added for long delivery options.

*Two days will be added to the standard shipping date for transparent resin threaded inserts. There is no additional lead time for Economy Shipping.

 

Delivery Options

 

Three delivery options are available to prioritize delivery time and price. Standard delivery optimizes fast delivery and price. Economy shipping prioritizes price with a 30% discount and extended (20 day) shipping. Expedite shipping provides the fastest delivery with shipping in as little as 2 days!

List of delivery options

Options

Shipping days

Merit

Quality

End of part number

Order closing time(EST)

Expedite Shipping

2days~

Peace of mind for urgent situations with minimum 2-days shipping

Same quality

-E

15:00

Standard Shipping

4days~

Minimum 4-days for standard shipping

20:00

Economy Shipping

20days~

Same quality with 30% discount, minimun 20-days for shipping

Same quality

-L

Notes


 

How to select the options

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STEP1

Click “Confirm the quotation conditions” button.

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STEP2

A list of delivery dates is displayed to select from.

Notes

Part Number




Material Properties


Low Carbon Steel

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled)

 

Cold-rolled steel sheet for use in general type pressing. Characterized by its high dimensional accuracy and attractive surface finish. The standard plate thickness is generally between 0.2 mm and 3.2 mm.

 

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1018 Carbon Steel (Hot Rolled)

This is a typical rolled steel for general structural use. It has high strength and is used in a wide range of applications such as construction and machinery. The surface is covered with a black oxide film and is also called black film material.

 

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Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Galvanized)

Also used in building materials and has high corrosion resistance. Because this material has been pre-machined with a surface treatment, the cut surfaces will not be plated. However, this does afford faster delivery times. The surface is the color of silver.

SUS304(2B)

304 Stainless Steel (2B)

 

The most common type of stainless steel. Provides excellent corrosion resistance, toughness, ductility, machinability and weldability. Used in a wide range of applications. The surface has a slightly glossed finish.

 

 

SUS304(Single-sided hairline finish)

304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)

This is a surface finishing material characterized by long, continuous, hair-like polished grains. The surface is low-gloss to create a relaxed atmosphere. When shipped, a protective sheet (one side only) is attached.

SUS430(2B)

430 Stainless Steel (2B)

A common type of ferritic stainless steel. Has a glossier surface finish than 304 Stainless Steel and is characterized by its magnetic properties.

 

NO IMAGE

6061 Aluminum Alloy

 

Popular aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, used in many industries and applications.

 

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize

5052 AL alloy pre-finished anodized sheet. Cut surfaces are not anodized.Due to the characteristics of the material, there is a possibility the surface treatment may peel at bends.The surface is silver.

Low Carbon Steel

Low Carbon Steel (Hot Rolled)

 

Hot-rolled soft steel sheet for general use and deep drawing. The standard plate thickness is generally 1.2 mm or more. The material is commonly used in products with medium plate thicknesses.

 

 

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Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

 

A plated steel sheet with good corrosion resistance. The cut surfaces will not be plated. Because of the properties of the material, there may be some marks on the surface. The surface is gray.

 

 

 

304 Stainless Steel(No.1)

304 Stainless SteelNo.1

  • After hot rolling and heat treatment, it is acid washed to remove black film and dirt from the surface.
  • It features a matte, satin-finish surface.

 

304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)

304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)

 

A material with a highly attractive surface finish commonly used for exterior covers. The surface has a mirror-like glossed finish onto which a small amount of polishing marks may remain. Protective sheets (one-side only) are affixed prior to shipment.

 

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304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided #4 Brushed)

Common among polished stainless steels.

Used in a wide range of applications.

 

Perforated Metal (304 Stainless Steel-BA); —60° Staggered Round Hole Type—

Perforated Metal – 60° Staggered Round Hole Type –

(304 Stainless Steel-BA, Bright Annealed)

Perforated steel plates used in a wide range of applications, including in ventilation covers and filters. The material is straightened prior to shipment, but some warping may remain due to the properties of the material.

 

 

 

5052 Aluminum Alloy

5052 Aluminum Alloy

 

The most versatile aluminum alloy.
Offers excellent corrosion resistance and weldability and is used in a wide range of applications.

 

 

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

5052 AL alloy pre-finished anodized sheet. Cut surfaces are not anodized.Due to the characteristics of the material, there is a possibility the surface treatment may peel at bends.The surface is black.


Please click here for more information about pre-finished sheets.

 

Surface Treatments


Electroless nickel plating

Electroless Nickel Plating

 

A plating finish widely used in industrial applications. Highly corrosion and abrasion resistant. Often used for precision equipment parts as the film thickness tends to be uniform. The color of the surface is white silver.

 

Black oxide

Black Oxide

 

A plating finish commonly known as "blackening."

Often used for precision equipment parts as the film is thin and dimensional changes are minimal. However, care must be taken as parts will rust quickly if the oil runs out.

 

Trivalent chromate (white)

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

An environmentally friendly trivalent chromate plating finish. Provides excellent corrosion resistance and an attractive finish with a pale appearance.

 

Trivalent chromate (black)

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

An environmentally friendly trivalent chromate plating finish.

Gives a black surface finish and good corrosion resistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anodized (white)

Clear Anodize

 

A plating finish with good corrosion and abrasion resistance. The surface will have the color of aluminum.

 

 

Anodized (black)

Black Anodize

A plating finish with good corrosion and abrasion resistance. Gives a black surface finish.

 

Electroless nickel plating

NEW

Black Anodize (matte)

A surface-plating treatment commonly used in optical devices and decorative goods. It is black in color with a subdued, low-gloss effect. The base material has been chemically treated.



 

Color Samples

Ferrous Metals

 

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Electroless Nickel Plating

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Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

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Trivalent Chromate (Black)

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Black Oxide

Aluminum

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Clear Anodize

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Black Anodize

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Black Anodize (matte)

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Anodized Aluminum Sheet, Clear

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Anodized Aluminum Sheet, Black

*There may be color differences depending on the part shape and surfaces to be cut. Film thickness cannot be specified.

*There may be slight color differences for pre-finished products depending on the delivery option selected. Performance is equivalent.

Types of Paint Color

Inch Thickness Sheetmetal

Powder Coating

Trailer Black

Trailer Black

  • PCTT99259 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL9005

Anthracite Grey

Anthrocite Gray

  • PCTA79109 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL7016

Oyster White

Oyster White

  • PCTA89102 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL1013

Pastel Green

Pastel Green

  • PCTA49120 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • FRAL6019

Sulfur Yellow

Sulfur Yellow

  • PCTA39108 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL1016

Cream

Cream

  • PCTA89103 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL9001

Light Ivory

Light Ivory

  • PCTA29104 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL1015

Silver Gray

Silver Gray

  • PCTA79104 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL7001

Tele Gray

Tele Gray

  • PCTA79127 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL7047

Signal White

Signal White

  • PCTA89104 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL9003

Traffic Red

Signal White

  • PCTA69115 (Product#)
  • Manufactured by PPG
  • RAL3020

Metric Thickness Sheetmetal

Wet Paint/Powder Coating

Flame Red

A red box with holes

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  • RAL 3000 equiv.,
  • (CMYK 0 81 84 28)

Black

A black box with holes

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  • RAL 9005,
  • (95% match)

Dark grey

A black box with holes

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  • RAL 7016,
  • (97% match)

White

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  • RAL 9016,
  • (97% match)

Deep Orange

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  • RAL 2011 equiv.,
  • (CMYK 0 50 83 12)

Off-white

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  • RAL 9003,
  • (96% match),
  • Full Gloss

Off-white

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  • RAL 9003,
  • (95% match),
  • Semi-Gloss

Cream

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  • RAL 1015,
  • (94% match)

Pebble Grey

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  • RAL 7032 equiv.,
  • (CMYK 0 6 17 19)

Yellow

A yellow box with holes

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  • RAL 1021,
  • (94% match)

Light cream

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 9001,
  • (97% match)

Light Ivory

A white box with holes

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  • RAL 1015,
  • (97% match)

Pastel Blue

A blue box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 5024 equiv.,
  • (CMYK 52 16 0 31)

Light green

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 9012,
  • (90% match)

Oyster White

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 1013,
  • (97% match)

Grey

A white box with holes

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  • RAL 7032,
  • (97% match)

Green Beige

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 1000 equiv.,
  • (CMYK 0 6 17 19)

Cream Gray

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 7032,
  • (98% match)

Light Gray

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 9002,
  • (95% match)

Off-pale gray

A white box with holes

Description automatically generated

  • RAL 9001,
  • (97% match)

Specifications for Edge Breaking

Materials Available for Edge Breaking and Corresponding Edge Break Sizes

Material

Surface treatment

Sheet Thickness

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Rolled)

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0  9.0  10.0  12.0  16.0

Powder Coating *

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0

Wet Paint

Electroless Nickel Plating

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0  9.0

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0

Low Carbon Steel (electrolytic zinc plating)

Electrolytic Zinc Plating

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2

Material

Finishing Method

Sheet Thickness

SUS304

2B

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  2.5  3.0  4.0  5.0  6.0

No.1

9.0  10.0  12.0

SUS430

2B

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  3.0

*The following painted finishes are available: Black (RAL 9005, (95% match)), Grey (RAL 7032, (97% match)), Off-white (RAL 9003, (95% match), Semi-Gloss), Off-white (RAL 9003, (96% match), Full Gloss), Cream Gray (RAL 7032, (98% match))

Target Range for R-Bending (Large Radius)

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Material: Ferrous Metals

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

5–1200

10–1200

Powder Coating *3

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

Wet Paint *3

Electroless Nickel Plating

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

5–1200 *4

10–1200 *4

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

5–300

10–300

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled)

Electrolytic Zinc Plating *5

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2

5–1200

10–1200

Hot Zinc Plating *5

1.6, 2.3

Material: Stainless Steel

Finishing Method

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

  • 304 Stainless Steel

2B

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0

5–1200

10–1200

Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished *6

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

  • 430 Stainless Steel

2B

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

 

Material: Aluminum

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

Sheet Thickness ≤2.0 mm

Sheet Thickness >2.0 mm

5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0

5–920

10–920

Clear Anodize

5–920 *4

10–920 *4

Black Anodize

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize

Clear Anodize

1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0

5~1100

10~1100

5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

Black Anodize

Material: Perforated Metal

Hole Diameter × Hole Pitch *7

Open Area Ratio

Sheet Thickness *1

External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2

  • Perforated Metal – 60° Staggered Round Hole Type –
  • (304 Stainless Steel-BA, Bright Annealed)

ø1 × 2p

22.60%

0.8

30–900

ø2 × 3p

40.30%

1.0

ø3 × 5p

32.70%

1.0, 1.5

ø5 × 8p

35.40%

1.0, 1.5

ø8 × 12p

40.20%

1.5

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Inner R range

Plate thickness

Minimum inner R

Maximum inner R

0.8

10

150

1.0

10

150

1.2

10

150

1.5

10

150

1.6

10

150

2.0

10 *8

150

2.3

15

150

2.5

10

150

3.0

30

150

3.2

30

150

Inner R range

(Appendix Table) Maximum Sizes for Each Surface Treatment

External Dimensions (Maximum)

Length

Width

Height

Electroless Nickel Plating

1200mm

800mm

300mm

Black Oxide

Trivalent Chromate (White)

5052 Aluminum Alloy(Without surface treatment)

1200mm

920mm

920mm

Anodized (White)

600mm

400mm

Anodized (Black)

Inch Gauge Standard

Material: Ferrous Metals

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *4

Length

Width

Height

 

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.0299″ (#22), 0.0359″ (#20), 0.0418″ (#19),
0.0478″ (#18), 0.0538″ (#17), 0.0598″ (#16),
0.0747″ (#14), 0.0897″ (#13), 0.1046″ (#12),
0.1196″ (#11)

0.759mm (#22), 0.912mm (#20), 1.062mm (#19), 1.214mm (#18), 1.367mm (#17), 1.519mm (#16), 1.897mm (#14), 2.278mm (#13), 2.657mm (#12), 3.038mm (#11)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

 

Paint *3

5–609.6mm (24″)

5–304.8mm (12″)

Black Oxide

 

Trivalent Chromate (Clear)

 

Trivalent Chromate (Black)

 

Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled)

Electrolytic Galvanized *5

0.0336″ (#22), 0.0396″ (#20), 0.0516″ (#18),
0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

0.701mm (#24), 1.006mm (#20), 1.311mm (#18), 1.613mm (#16), 1.994mm (#14)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

 

Hot Galvanized *5

0.0276″ (#24), 0.0336″ (#22), 0.0516″ (#18),
0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

0.701mm (#24), 0.853mm (#22), 1.311mm (#18), 1.613mm (#16), 1.994mm (#14)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

 

Material: Stainless Steel

Surface Finish

Sheet Thickness (Inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *4

Length

Width

Height

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel

2B

0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.0937″ (#13), 0.1094″ (#12), 0.1250″ (#11)

0.792mm (#22), 0.953mm (#20), 1.110mm (#19), 1.270mm (#18), 1.588mm (#16), 1.984mm (#14), 2.380mm (#13), 2.779mm (#12), 3.175mm (#11)

5–1200mm (47.24″)

 

Single Sided #4 Brushed *6

0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.0937″ (#13)

0.792mm (#22), 0.953mm (#20), 1.110mm (#19), 1.270mm (#18), 1.588mm (#16), 1.984mm (#14), 2.380mm (#13)

 

 

 

Material: Aluminum Alloy

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch) *1

(mm)

External Dimensions *2 *4

Length

Width

Height

5052 Aluminum AlloyClear

0.025″, 0.032″, 0.040″, 0.050″, 0.063″, 0.080″, 0.090″, 0.100″, 0.125″

0.635mm, 0.813mm, 1.016mm, 1.270mm, 1.600mm, 2.032mm, 2.286mm, 2.540mm, 3.175mm

5–1200mm (47.24″)

Anodize (Clear)

5–609.6mm (24″)

5–304.8mm (12″)

Anodize (Black)

Inner R range

Plate thickness

Minimum inner R

Maximum inner R

#24

0.394″

5.905″

#22

0.394″

5.905″

#20

0.394″

5.905″

#19

0.394″

5.905″

#18

0.394″

5.905″

#16

0.394″

5.905″

#14

0.394″

5.905″

#13

0.394″

5.905″

#12

0.394″

5.905″

#11

0.181″

5.905″


Scope of Engraving

For sheet metal engraving services, only the appearance is supported. The finish may vary depending on the material and processing machine conditions. For details, please refer to “Engraving“.

Inch Gauge Standard

Material: Steel

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch)*1

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.0299″ (#22), 0.0359″ (#20), 0.0418″ (#19), 0.0478″ (#18), 0.0538″ (#17), 0.0598″ (#16), 0.0747″ (#14), 0.0897″ (#13), 0.1046″ (#12), 0.1196″ (#11), 0.1345″ (#10), 0.1943″ (#6), 0.2500″ , 0.3750″

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel

Electrolytic Galvanized

0.0336″ (#22), 0.0396″ (#20), 0.0516″ (#18), 0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

Hot Galvanized

0.0276″ (#24), 0.0336″ (#22), 0.0516″ (#18), 0.0635″ (#16), 0.0785″ (#14)

Material: Stainless Steel

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch)*1

304 Stainless Steel

2B

0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.0937″ (#13), 0.1094″ (#12), 0.1250″ (#11), 0.1406″ (#10), 0.1719″ (#8), 0.1875″ (#7), 0.2500″ (#3)

#4

0.0312″ (#22), 0.0375″ (#20), 0.0437″ (#19), 0.0500″ (#18), 0.0562″ (#17), 0.0625″ (#16), 0.0781″ (#14), 0.0937″ (#13)

 

Material: Aluminum

Surface Treatment

Sheet Thickness (Inch)*1

5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.020″, 0.025″, 0.032″, 0.040″, 0.050″, 0.063″, 0.080″, 0.090″, 0.100″, 0.125″

6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.025″, 0.032″, 0.040″, 0.050″, 0.063″, 0.080″, 0.090″, 0.100″, 0.125″

*1 The plate thickness tolerance is ±10% (reference value).

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

For sheet metal engraving services, only the appearance is supported. The finish may vary depending on the material and processing machine conditions. For details, please refer to “Engraving“.

Material: Steel

Surface Treatment

Plate thickness

Low Carbon SteelCold/Hot

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0

1018 Carbon Steel

9.0  10.0  12.0  16.0

Material: Stainless Steel

Finish

Plate thickness

304 Stainless Steel

2B

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  2.5  3.0  4.0  5.0  6.0

430 Stainless Steel

2B

0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  3.0

304 Stainless Steel

No.1

9.0 10.0  12.0

*1 The plate thickness tolerance is ±10% (reference value).

Character Size

Character Size

Due to the definition of font size, there may be deviations from the specified size depending on the content.

Font Size Definition

i.e., If you specify a default character size of 5.0 mm

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Initial value

()

Specified size

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

12.0

13.0

14.0

15.0

17.5

20.0

22.5

25.0

27.5

30.0

Measured value A

2.80

3.74

4.79

5.60

6.54

7.47

8.41

9.34

10.27

11.2

12.14

13.08

14.01

16.34

18.68

21.01

23.37

25.68

28.01

Measured value g

3.01

4.02

5.02

6.26

7.03

8.03

9.04

10.04

11.05

12.52

13.05

14.06

15.07

17.39

20.08

22.36

25.11

27.62

30.13

Measured value x

2.10

2.80

3.51

4.21

4.91

5.61

6.31

7.01

7.71

8.42

9.11

9.81

10.52

12.27

14.02

15.77

17.53

19.28

21.03

Angle of the engraving

Initial value

0 degree (end-face reference)

Angular pitch (standard value)

0 to 360 degrees (45 degree intervals)

Angle of the etching

Shapes to be Available Soon

Shapes


1

Hemming bend

Hemming bend

2

Welding

 

Welding

 

 

3

Welded box shape

Welded box shape


Parts Eligible for Thin Shim Plates

Shapes Eligible for Thin Shim Plates

Eligible: Cutout/through holes/freeform hole

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Not eligible: Bends

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Eligible: Cutout/through holes (rectangular holes, slotted holes, etc.)

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Not eligible: Molded holes

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Materials / Plate Thicknesses Eligible for Thin Shim Plates

Eligible 1: Ferrous Metal

Sheet Thickness

Sheet Thickness Tolerance

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)

0.1

±0.03

0.2

±0.03

0.3

±0.04

0.5

±0.06

Eligible 2: Stainless Steel

Sheet Thickness

Sheet Thickness Tolerance

304 Stainless Steel(H) (for shim)

0.05

±0.005

0.1

±0.02

0.2

±0.03

0.3

±0.035

0.5

±0.04

0.8

±0.04

1.0

±0.05


Parts Eligible for Clear Resin

*The delivery date will be extended depending on the quantity. Please check the date displayed on the screen for the confirmed delivery date.

Shapes Available in Clear Resin

Eligible: Flat plate

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No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Hole type

Through hole

Tapped hole

Countersunk hole

Insert

Slotted hole

Rectangular hole

Free-form hole

Not eligible: Bending

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Materials / Plate Thicknesses Eligible for Clear Resin

Material: Clear Resin

Grade

Color

Total Light Transmittance *1

Operating Ambient Temperature *1

Plate Thickness *2

PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)

Standard

Transparent

87%

  • -15 to 55°C
  • (5 to 131°F)

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″), 8.0mm(.3150″)

Smoky Brown

28%

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″)

Anti-Static

Transparent

77%

Smoky Brown

30%

Acrylic

Standard

Transparent

93%

  • -40 to 65°C
  • (-40 to 149°F)

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″), 8.0mm(.3150″), 10.0mm(.3937″)

Smoky Brown

28%

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″)

Anti-Static

Transparent

87%

Smoky Brown

25%

Polycarbonate

Standard

Transparent

89%

  • -40 to 120°C
  • (-40 to 248°F)

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″)

Smoky Brown

35%

Anti-Static

Transparent

86%

Smoky Brown

32%

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

Standard

Transparent

83%

  • -10 to 60°C
  • (14 to 140°F)

3.0mm (.1181″), 5.0mm(.1969″)

Smoky Brown

27%

Anti-Static

Transparent

77%

Smoky Brown

30%

*1 This is an approximate value only and should not be considered a guaranteed value.

*2 The plate thickness tolerance is ±0.2 with a thickness of 3.0, and ±0.3 with a thickness of 5.0.

Transparent resin materials

Material color may vary between orders based on availability.

 

Basic Modeling Rules

Modeling Rules

Example

The plate thickness must be uniform.

Example

Model the inner radius (R) of a bend to be 0 or more and the plate thickness or less. Model the outer radius (R) to be [inner radius R] + [plate thickness].

  • *Automatic quotation is not possible for models with non-uniform thickness. The model modification function can be used to fix these models and may allow automatic quotation.

For more information, please click here.

Example

  • *Bending inner radius should be 10mm (.254″) or more, and bending outer radius should be inner radius + plate thickness.
  • *For the range of bending radius, please refer to the “Range of Bending Radius“.

Example


Hole Identification Specifications

Please click here for more information.

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Tapped Hole Identification and Selectable Sizes

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

Tapped Hole Identification

Table 1) With Default Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Corresponding to Tapped Hole Identification by File Extension

Tapped Hole Nominal Diameter

Thread Type

File Extension

 

STEP (.step / .stp) Parasolid (.x_t/.x_b/.xmt /.xmt_txt) ACIS (.sat/.sab) JT (.jt) PRC (.prc) I-deas (.arc/.unv)

SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt)

Solid Edge (.par/.pwd)

Creo (.neu/.prt/.xpr)

Autodesk Inventor (.ipt)

 

#1-64

UNC

1.42

1.43

1.5

1.51

1.59

1.85

1.51

1.51

1.42

1.85

1.51

1.43

#1-72

UNF

1.47

1.51

1.54

1.61

1.85

1.51

1.51

1.47

1.85

1.51

1.47

#2-56

UNC

1.69

1.78

1.85

2.18

1.78

1.78

1.69

2.18

1.78

1.69

#2-64

UNF

1.76

1.78

1.83

1.93

1.99

2.18

1.78

2.18

1.99

2.18

1.78

1.76

#3-48

UNC

1.94

1.99

2.04

2.18

2.51

1.99

1.99

1.94

2.51

1.99

1.94

#3-56

UNF

2.02

2.08

2.11

2.26

2.51

2.08

2.08

2.02

2.51

2.08

2.02

#4-40

UNC

2.16

2.26

2.27

2.44

2.84

2.26

2.26

2.16

2.84

2.26

2.16

#4-48

UNF

2.12

2.16

2.27

2.36

2.37

2.38

2.49

2.37

2.12

2.27

2.84

2.38

2.27

#5-40

UNC

2.49

2.58

2.59

2.78

3.18

2.58

2.58

2.49

3.18

2.58

2.49

#5-44

UNF

2.55

2.64

2.65

2.79

3.18

2.64

2.64

2.55

3.18

2.64

2.55

#6-32

UNC

2.64

2.65

2.71

2.77

2.95

3.51

2.71

2.71

2.65

3.51

2.71

2.64

#6-40

UNF

2.82

2.87

2.92

3.05

3.51

2.87

2.87

2.82

3.51

2.87

2.82

#8-32

UNC

3.3

3.31

3.42

3.45

3.66

4.17

3.45

3.45

3.31

4.17

3.45

3.3

#8-36

UNF

3.4

3.45

3.51

3.73

4.17

3.45

3.45

3.4

4.17

3.45

3.4

#10-24

UNC

3.68

3.8

3.82

4.09

4.83

3.8

3.8

3.68

4.83

3.8

3.68

#10-32

UNF

3.96

3.97

4.04

4.06

4.31

4.83

4.04

4.04

3.97

4.83

4.04

3.96

#12-24

UNC

4.34

4.47

4.5

4.8

5.49

4.5

4.5

4.34

5.49

4.5

4.34

#12-28

UNF

4.5

4.61

4.62

4.91

5.49

4.62

4.62

4.5

5.49

4.62

4.5

1/4-20

UNC

4.98

5.08

5.11

5.12

5.56

6.35

5.11

5.11

4.98

6.35

5.11

4.98

1/4-28

UNF

5.36

5.37

5.41

5.44

5.47

5.79

6.35

5.41

5.41

5.37

6.35

5.41

5.36

5/16-18

UNC

6.4

6.41

6.53

6.57

7.04

7.94

6.53

6.53

6.41

7.94

6.53

6.4

5/16-24

UNF

6.78

6.79

6.91

7.14

7.94

6.91

6.91

6.79

7.94

6.91

6.78

3/8-16

UNC

7.8

7.81

7.94

7.98

8.43

9.53

7.94

7.94

7.81

9.53

7.94

7.8

3/8-24

UNF

8.38

8.43

8.51

8.84

9.53

8.43

8.43

8.38

9.53

8.43

8.38

7/16-14

UNC

9.14

9.15

9.35

9.92

11.11

9.35

9.35

9.15

11.11

9.35

9.14

7/16-20

UNF

9.73

9.74

9.88

9.92

10.32

11.11

9.92

9.92

9.74

11.11

9.92

9.73

1/2-13

UNC

10.58

10.59

10.72

10.81

11.51

12.7

10.72

10.72

10.58

12.7

10.72

10.59

1/2-20

UNF

11.33

11.47

11.51

11.91

12.7

11.51

11.51

11.33

12.7

11.51

11.33

9/16-12

UNC

11.99

12

12.22

12.3

13.1

14.29

12.3

12.3

12

14.29

12.3

11.99

9/16-18

UNF

12.75

12.76

12.86

12.92

13.1

13.49

14.29

13.1

13.1

12.76

14.29

12.86

12.75

5/8-11

UNC

13.38

13.39

13.49

13.63

14.29

15.88

13.49

13.49

13.38

15.88

13.49

13.39

5/8-18

UNF

14.28

14.35

14.52

14.68

15.08

15.88

14.68

14.68

14.35

15.88

14.28

14.35

Table 2) With Tapped Hole Identification Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Identified as Tapped Holes for Each Specified CAD Package

Tapped Hole Nominal Diameter

Coarse or Fine

Tapped Hole Identification Settings

SOLIDWORKS

Solid Edge

Creo

Onshape

Autodesk Inventor

A Type (*1)

B Type (*2)

Tap drill diameter

Internal minor diameter

Nominal diameter

#1-64

UNC

1.51

1.51

1.42

1.85

1.51

1.51

1.43

#1-72

UNF

1.47

1.47

#2-56

UNC

1.78

1.78

1.69

2.18

1.78

1.78

1.69

#2-64

UNF

2.18

1.99

1.76

#3-48

UNC

1.99

1.99

1.94

2.51

1.99

1.99

1.94

#3-56

UNF

2.08

2.08

2.02

2.08

2.08

2.02

#4-40

UNC

2.26

2.26

2.16

2.84

2.26

2.26

2.16

#4-48

UNF

2.37

2.12

2.27

2.38

2.37

2.27

#5-40

UNC

2.58

2.58

2.49

3.18

2.58

2.58

2.49

#5-44

UNF

2.64

2.64

2.55

2.64

2.64

2.55

#6-32

UNC

2.71

2.71

2.65

3.51

2.71

2.71

2.64

#6-40

UNF

2.87

2.87

2.82

2.87

2.87

2.82

#8-32

UNC

3.45

3.45

3.31

4.17

3.45

3.45

3.3

#8-36

UNF

3.4

3.4

#10-24

UNC

3.8

3.8

3.68

4.83

3.8

3.8

3.68

#10-32

UNF

4.04

4.04

3.97

4.04

4.04

3.96

#12-24

UNC

4.5

4.5

4.34

5.49

4.5

4.5

4.34

#12-28

UNF

4.62

4.62

4.5

4.62

4.62

4.5

1/4-20

UNC

5.11

5.11

4.98

6.35

5.11

5.11

4.98

1/4-28

UNF

5.41

5.41

5.37

5.41

5.41

5.36

5/16-18

UNC

6.53

6.53

6.41

7.94

6.53

6.53

6.4

5/16-24

UNF

6.91

6.91

6.79

6.91

6.91

6.78

3/8-16

UNC

7.94

7.94

7.81

9.53

7.94

7.94

7.8

3/8-24

UNF

8.43

8.43

8.38

8.43

8.43

8.38

7/16-14

UNC

9.35

9.35

9.15

11.11

9.35

9.35

9.14

7/16-20

UNF

9.92

9.92

9.74

9.92

9.92

9.73

1/2-13

UNC

10.72

10.72

10.58

12.7

10.72

10.72

10.59

1/2-20

UNF

11.51

11.51

11.33

11.51

11.51

11.33

9/16-12

UNC

12.3

12.3

12

14.29

12.3

12.3

11.99

9/16-18

UNF

13.1

13.1

12.76

12.86

13.1

12.75

5/8-11

UNC

13.49

13.49

13.38

15.88

13.49

13.49

13.39

5/8-18

UNF

14.68

14.68

14.35

14.28

14.68

14.35

*1 When the SOLIDWORKS hole options selected are “Tap drill diameter” or “Cosmetic threads.”

*2 When the SOLIDWORKS hole option selected is “Remove threads.”

Tapped Hole Size Selection

Tapped holes cannot be selected for perforated metals, shim plate materials (Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) or 304 Stainless Steel (H) (for Shims)) or clear resin.

Available tap sizes are grouped by material and may not be available for all material types listed.

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Sheet thickness (Inch)

Tapped Hole Diameter

UNC

UNC

UNC

UNC

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNC

UNF

UNF

UNF

UNF

UNF

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

24

0.0239″

22

0.0299″

20

0.0359″

19

0.0418″

18

0.0478″

#2-56 *

#2-64 *

#3-48 *

#3-56 *

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40 *

#5-44 *

#6-32 *

#6-40 *

17

0.0538″

#4-40

#4-48

16

0.0598″

#2-56 *

#2-64 *

#3-48 *

#3-56 *

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40 *

#5-44 *

#6-32 *

#6-40 *

#8-32 *

#8-36 *

#10-32 *

14

0.0747″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

13

0.0897″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

12

0.1046″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

11

0.1196″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

10

0.1345″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

8

0.1644″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-13

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

7

0.1793″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-13

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

6

0.1943″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

0.2500″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

0.3750″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

22

0.0336″

20

0.0396″

18

0.0516″

#4-40

#4-48

16

0.0635″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

14

0.0785″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

22

0.0312″

#2-64

20

0.0375″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-56

#4-48

19

0.0437″

18

0.0500″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

17

0.0562″

#4-40

#4-48

16

0.0625″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-32

14

0.0781″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-28

13

0.0937″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

12

0.1094″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-24

3/8-24

7/16-20

11

0.1250″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-24

7/16-20

1/2-20

10

0.1406″

#2-56

#2-64

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

8

0.1719″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

7

0.1875″

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-13

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

3

0.2500″

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.020″

0.025″

0.032″

0.040″

#4-40

#4-48

0.050″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

0.080″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

0.090″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

0.100″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

0.125″

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

0.160″

#3-48

#3-56

#4-40

#4-48

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

0.190″

#5-40

#5-44

#6-32

#6-40

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-13

1/2-20

5/8-18

3/4-16

0.250″

#8-32

#8-36

#10-24

#10-32

#12-24

#12-28

1/4-20

1/4-28

5/16-18

5/16-24

3/8-16

3/8-24

7/16-14

7/16-20

1/2-13

1/2-20

5/8-11

5/8-18

3/4-10

3/4-16

*Only available for 5052 Aluminum Alloy.

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Available tap sizes are grouped by material and may not be available for all material types listed.

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Sheet thickness (Inch)

Tapped Hole Diameter

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

24

0.0239″

22

0.0299″

20

0.0359″

19

0.0418″

18

0.0478″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

17

0.0538″

M3

16

0.0598″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

M4

14

0.0747″

M3

M4

M5

13

0.0897″

M3

M4

M5

12

0.1046″

M3

M4

M5

11

0.1196″

M3

M4

M5

10

0.1345″

M3

M4

M5

8

0.1644″

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

7

0.1793″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

6

0.1943″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

0.2500

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

0.3750

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

22

0.0336″

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

20

0.0396″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

18

0.0516″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

16

0.0635″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

14

0.0785″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

22

0.0312″

M2*

20

0.0375″

19

0.0437″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

18

0.0500″

M3

17

0.0562″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

M4

16

0.0625″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

14

0.0781″

M3

M4

M5

13

0.0937″

M2*

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

12

0.1094″

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

11

0.1250″

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

10

0.1406″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

8

0.1719″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

7

0.1875″

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

3

0.2500″

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

0.020″

0.025″

0.032″

M3

0.040″

M3

M4

0.050″

M3

M4

M5

0.080″

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.090″

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.100″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

0.125″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

0.1600″

M2.5*

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

0.1900″

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

0.2500″

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

Tapped Hole Identification

Table 1) With Default Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Corresponding to Tapped Hole Identification by File Extension

Tapped Hole Nominal Diameter

File Extension

  • STEP (.step / .stp)
  • Parasolid (.x_t/.x_b/.xmt /.xmt_txt)
  • ACIS (.sat/.sab)
  • JT (.jt)
  • PRC (.prc)
  • I-deas (.arc/.unv)
  • SOLIDWORKS(.sldprt)
  • Siemens PLM-NX(.prt)
  • Creo (.neu/.prt/.xpr)
  • Solid Edge (.par/.pwd)
  • Pro/ENGINEER (.prt/.neu/.xpr)
  • Autodesk Inventor(.ipt)
  • CATIA V5 (.CATPart)

iCAD SX (.icd)

M2

1.57

1.60

1.62

2.00

1.60

1.57

2.00

M2.5

2.01

2.05

2.08

2.50

2.05

2.01

2.50

M3

2.46

2.50

2.53

3.00

2.50

2.46

3.00

M4

3.24

3.30

3.33

4.00

3.30

3.24

4.00

M5

4.13

4.20

4.23

5.00

4.20

4.13

5.00

M6

4.92

5.00

5.04

6.00

5.00

4.92

6.00

M8

6.65

6.75

6.78

6.80

8.00

6.80

6.65

8.00

M10

8.38

8.50

8.53

10.00

8.50

8.38

10.00

M12

10.11

10.20

10.25

10.27

10.30

10.20

10.11

12.00

M14

11.84

12.00

12.02

12.10

12.00

11.84

14.00

M16

13.84

14.00

14.02

16.00

14.00

13.84

16.00

Table 2) With Tapped Hole Identification Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Identified as Tapped Holes for Each Specified CAD Package

Tapped Hole Nominal Diameter

Tapped Hole Identification Settings

SOLIDWORKS
(Select from 2 types)

Siemens PLM-NX
Creo
Solid Edge
Onshape

Autodesk Inventor
CATIA

iCAD SX

IronCAD

Autodesk Fusion

A Type (*1)

B Type (*2)

M2

1.60

2.00

1.60

1.56

2.00

1.60

1.62

M2.5

2.05

2.50

2.05

2.01

2.50

2.05

2.08

M3

2.50

3.00

2.50

2.46

3.00

2.50

2.53

M4

3.30

4.00

3.30

3.24

4.00

3.30

3.33

M5

4.20

5.00

4.20

4.13

5.00

4.20

4.23

M6

5.00

6.00

5.00

4.92

6.00

5.00

5.04

M8

6.80

8.00

6.80

6.65

8.00

6.80

6.78

M10

8.50

10.00

8.50

8.38

10.00

8.50

8.53

M12

10.20

12.00

10.20

10.11

12.00

10.2

10.27

M14

12.00

14.00

12.00

11.84

14.00

12.00

12.02

M16

14.00

16.00

14.00

13.84

16.00

14.00

14.02

*1 When the SOLIDWORKS hole options selected are “Tap drill diameter” or “Cosmetic threads.”

*2 When the SOLIDWORKS hole option selected is “Remove threads.”

Tapped Hole Size Selection

Tapped holes cannot be selected for perforated metals or the material with thickness of 0.8 or less.

Available tap sizes are grouped by material and may not be available for all material types listed.

Material : Ferrous Metals

Plate Thickness

Tapped Hole Diameter

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

1.0

M2

M2.5

M3

1.2

M2

M2.5

M3

1.6

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

2.0

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.3

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

3.2

M2(*1)

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

4.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

6.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

9.0

M5(*2)

M6

M8

M10

10.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

12.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

16.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

Material : Stainless Steel

Plate Thickness

Tapped Hole Diameter

  • 304 Stainless Steel (No. 1)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

1.0

M2

M2.5

M3

1.2

M2

M2.5

M3

1.5

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

2.0

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.5

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

3.0

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

4.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

5.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

6.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

9.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

10.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

12.0

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

  • 304 Stainless Steel Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)

1.0

M3

1.2

M3

1.5

M3

M4

2.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

3.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

Material : Aluminum

Plate Thickness

Tapped Hole Diameter

5052 Aluminum Alloy

1.0

M2

M2.5

M3

1.2

M2

M2.5

M3

1.5

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

1.6

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

2.0

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.5

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

3.0

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

4.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

5.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

6.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

 

Material : Clear Resin

Plate Thickness

Tapped Hole Diameter

  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

3.0

M3

M4

M5

5.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

8.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

10.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

 

Friction Drilled/Tapped Holes Modeling and Sizes

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

Friction Drilled Tapping is not applicable for Inch Thickness Sheetmetal

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Friction Drilled Tapping Holes Modeling Rules

When a cylindrical flange shape element is detected, it will be identified as a friction drilled/tapped hole.

Modeling Rules

Example

The inner diameter (d) should follow the same rules as for Tapped Hole Identification described above. Model the flange height (h) and thickness (t) to be less than or equal to the Sheet Thickness.

Example

Friction Drilled/Tapped Hole Size Selection

Friction drilled/tapped holes cannot be selected for perforated metals, shim plate materials (Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) or 304 Stainless Steel (H) (for Shims)) or clear resin.

Material

Plate Thickness

Friction Drilled/Tapped Hole Diameter*1

  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

M3

M4

1.0

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

1.2

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

1.6

M2

M2.5

M3

M4

M5

  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

0.8

M3

M4

1.0

M3

M4

M5

1.2

M3

M4

M5

1.5

M3

M4

M5

*1 M2 and M2.5 are limited to Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (hot galvanized) and Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (electrolytic galvanized).

Countersink Modeling and Selectable Sizes

Modeling Rules for Countersunk Holes

When a conical shape element is detected, it will be identified as a countersink.

Modeling Rules

Example

Model the angle of the conical shape to be 90°. The ratio between the outer hole diameter (D) and inner hole diameter (d) must be as follows: If d ≤ 4.0 mm, the ratio must be above 1.4, If d > 4.0 mm, the ratio must be above 1.7.

Example

Countersunk Hole Identification

The countersunk hole is recognized through two steps below.

STEP1

Countersunk Hole Nominal Diameter

File Extension

STEP (.step / .stp) Parasolid (.x_t/.x_b/.xmt /.xmt_txt) ACIS (.sat/.sab) JT (.jt) PRC (.prc) I-deas (.arc/.unv) Autodesk Inventor (.ipt) CATIA V5 (.CATPart)

Siemens PLM-NX (.prt) *1 Creo (.neu/.prt/.xpr) Solid Edge (.par/.pwd)

iCAD SX (.icd)

SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt) Siemens PLM-NX (.prt) *2

M3

3.20

3.30

3.40

3.58

3.6

4.00

3.20

3.30

3.40

M4

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

4.68

4.80

4.30

4.40

4.50

M5

5.30

5.50

5.80

6.00

6.18

6.50

5.30

5.50

5.50

M6

6.40

6.60

6.82

7.00

6.40

6.60

6.60

M8

8.40

8.54

9.00

9.22

10.00

8.40

8.54

9.00

M10

10.50

10.62

11.00

11.27

12.00

10.50

10.62

11.00

M12

13.00

13.50

14.50

13.00

13.50

M14

15.00

15.50

16.50

M16

17.00

17.50

18.50

17.00

17.50

STEP2

However, you can change the hole type or hole diameter when configuring the quote settings.

Countersunk diameter

Pilot hole(d) range

Example

M3

3.2d4.0

Example

M4

4.3d4.8

M5

5.3d6.5

M6

6.3d7.0

M8

8.4d10.0

M10

10.5d12.0

M12

13.0d14.5

M14

15.0d16.5

M16

17.0d18.5

Countersunk Hole Size Selection for Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

Material

Sheet Thickness (inch)

(mm)

Available Bolt Nominal Diameter

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

0.0179 (#26)

0.454

0.0239 (#24)

0.607

0.0299 (#22)

0.759

0.0359 (#20)

0.912

0.0418 (#19)

1.062

0.0478 (#18)

1.214

0.0538 (#17)

1.367

0.0598 (#16)

1.519

0.0747 (#14)

1.897

M3

0.0897 (#13)

2.278

M3

0.1046 (#12)

2.657

M3

M4

0.1196 (#11)

3.038

M3

M4

M5

0.1345 (#10)

3.416

M3

M4

M5

0.1644 (#8)

4.175

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.1793 (#7)

4.554

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.1943 (#6)

4.935

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

0.250

6.35

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

0.375

9.525

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel

(Electrolytic Galvanized)

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel

(Hot Galvanized)

0.0276″ (#24)

0.607

0.0336″ (#22)

0.759

0.0396″ (#20)

0.912

0.0516 (#18)

1.214

0.0635″ (#16)

1.519

0.0785″ (#14)

1.897

M3

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

0.01875″ (#26)

0.475

0.025″ (#24)

0.635

0.0312″ (#22)

0.892

 0.0375″ (#20),

0.952

0.0437″ (#19),

1.110

0.0500″ (#18)

1.270

0.0562″ (#17)

1.427

0.0625″ (#16),

1.587

0.0781″ (#14)

1.983

M3

 0.0937″ (#13),

2.379

M3

0.1094″ (#12),

2.778

M3

M4

0.1250″ (#11)

3.175

M3

M4

M5

 0.1406″ (#10),

3.571

M3

M4

M5

0.1719″ (#8),

4.366

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.1875″ (#7)

4.762

M3

M4

M5

M6

 0.2500″ (#3)

6.350

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.020″

0.508

0.025″

0.635

0.032″

0.813

0.040″

1.016

0.050″

1.270

0.080″

2.032

M3

0.090″

2.286

M3

0.100″

2.540

M3

M4

0.125″

3.175

M3

M4

M5

0.160″

4.064

M3

M4

M5

M6

0.190″

4.826

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

0.250″

6.35

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

*Only available for A5052 Aluminum Alloy.

Countersunk Hole Size Selection for Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Material

Sheet Thickness

Countersunk Hole Bolt Nominal Diameter

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

2.0

M3

2.3

M3

3.2

M3

M4

M5

4.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

6.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

9.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

10.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

12.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

16.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • (No.1 / 2B / Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished / Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize

2.0

M3

2.5

M3

3.0

M3

M4

M5

4.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

5.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

6.0

M3 (*1)

M4

M5

M6

M8

9.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

10.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

12.0

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

PET Acrylic Polycarbonate PVC

3.0

M3

M4

M5

5.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

8.0 (*2)

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

10.0 (*3)

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

Threaded Insert Specifications

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Threaded Insert

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Threaded insert nominal diameter and length

There are three insert lengths available for each nominal diameter: “1D”, “1.5D” and “2D”.

Material

Sheet Thickness

Nominal length

Nominal diameter

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

3.0

5.0

1D

1.5D

2D

8.0

1D

1.5D

2D

10.0

1D

1.5D

2D

Insert quantity per model that can be automatically quoted

The maximum number of threaded inserts per model that can be automatically quoted is 50. Please request a manual quotation if more than 50 inserts are required.

Lead time for Threaded Inserts

MaterialClear Resin

Grade

Color

Sheet Thickness

Number of inserts per model

Standard Shipping

Economy Shipping

Quantity: 1~20 inserts

Quantity: 21~50 inserts

Quantity: ~50 inserts

  • PET
  • (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Standard

transparent

3.0  5.0  8.0

+2 days

3 days

No additional lead time

smoky brown

3.0  5.0

Antistatic

transparent

3.0  5.0

smoky brown

Acrylic

Standard

transparent

3.0  5.0  8.0  10.0

2 days

3 days

smoky brown

3.0  5.0

Antistatic

transparent

3.0  5.0

smoky brown

Polycarbonate

Standard

transparent

3.0  5.0

2 days

3 days

smoky brown

Antistatic

transparent

smoky brown

  • PVC
  • (polyvinyl chloride)

Standard

transparent

3.0  5.0

2 days

3 days

smoky brown

Antistatic

transparent

smoky brown

 

Modeling Rules for Keyhole Type Holes

When a keyhole shaped element is detected, it will be identified as a keyhole type hole.

Modeling Rules

Example

  • Model the keyhole type hole to meet all of the following conditional expressions:
  • d1 ≥ 4.5mm (.177″)
  • d2 ≥ (2 x d1)+2mm(.079″)
  • h>0

Example

 

Hanging holes for Plating / Painting

メッキ・塗装用の吊り穴

 

Selectable nut sizes

Upper limit of the nut's pilot hole diameter

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Press-fit nut

Press-fit nut nominal diameter

Upper limit of the pilot hole diameter (d)

Example

M3

d 5.5

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M4

d 7.0

M5

d 8.0

M6

d 10.0

M8

d 13.0

Weld (spot) nut and weld (arc) nut

Weld nut nominal diameter

Upper limit of the pilot hole diameter (d)

Example

M4

d 11.0

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M5

d 11.0

M6

d 13.0

M8

d 15.0

M10

d 17.0

M12

d 19.0

Maximum number of nuts which can quote automatically

Types of nut

Maximum number of nut which can automatic quotation per model

Press-fit nut

12

Weld (spot) nut

12

Select the size of nut

Press-fit nut

Material

Thickness

Press-fit nut nominal diameter

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.8

M3

M4

1.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.2

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.6

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

2.3

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

3.2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

1.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.2

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

3.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.8

M3

M4

1.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.2

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.6

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

2.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

3.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear AnodizeClear Anodize
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black AnodizeBlack Anodize

1.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

1.5

M3

M4

M5

M6

2.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

3.0

M3

M4

M5

M6

M8

Weld (spot) nut

Material

Thickness

Weld (spot) nut nominal diameter

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot Rolled)

0.8

M4

M5

M6

1.0

M4

M5

M6

1.2

M4

M5

M6

M8

1.6

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

2.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

2.3

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

3.2

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

0.8

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

1.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

1.2

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

1.5

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

2.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

2.5

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

3.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

4.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

5.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

6.0

M4

M5

M6

M8

M10

M12

 

 

 

 

Range of Machining Limits

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and an Edge or Between Two Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness(Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Limit a

Limit b

Limit c

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

1.0

Friction drilled tapped hole is not available in Inch gauge sheetmetal

 

24

0.0239″

1.0

 

22

0.0299″

0.5

 

20

0.0359″

0.5

 

19

0.0418″

0.5

 

18

0.0478″

1.0

 

17

0.0538″

1.0

 

16

0.0598″

1.0

 

14

0.0747″

1.0

 

13

0.0897″

1.0

 

12

0.1046″

1.5

 

11

0.1196″

1.5

 

10

0.1345″

2.0

 

8

0.1644″

2.0

 

7

0.1793″

2.0

 

6

0.1943″

2.0

 

(1/4)

0.2500″

2.5

 

(3/8)

0.3750″

4.0

 

  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

0.5

 

22

0.0336″

0.5

 

20

0.0396″

0.5

 

18

0.0516″

1.0

 

16

0.0635″

1.0

 

14

0.0785″

1.0

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

26

0.0187″

1.0

 

24

0.0250″

1.0

 

22

0.0312″

0.5

 

20

0.0375″

0.5

 

19

0.0437″

0.5

 

18

0.0500″

1.0

 

17

0.0562″

1.0

 

16

0.0625″

1.0

 

14

0.0781″

1.0

 

13

0.0937″

1.0

 

12

0.1094″

1.5

 

11

0.1250″

1.5

 

10

0.1406″

2.0

 

8

0.1719″

2.0

 

7

0.1875″

2.0

 

3

0.2500″

2.5

 

  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

1.0

 

24

0.0250″

1.0

 

22

0.0312″

1.0

 

20

0.0375″

1.0

 

18

0.0500″

1.0

 

16

0.0625″

1.0

 

14

0.0781″

1.0

 

12

0.1094″

1.5

 

11

0.1250″

1.5

 

10

0.1406″

2.0

 

7

0.1875″

2.0

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

0.5

 

0.0250″

0.5

 

0.0320″

0.5

 

0.0400″

0.5

 

0.0500″

1.0

 

0.0630″

1.0

 

0.0800″

1.0

 

0.0900″

1.0

 

0.1000″

1.0

 

0.1250″

1.5

 

0.1600″

2.0

 

0.1900″

2.0

 

0.2500″

3.0

 

Example

A diagram of a metal plate with holes and holes

Description automatically generated

Minimum Diameter for Through Holes ; Minimum Width of Rectangular/Slotted Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness(Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Limit d

Limit w1

Limit w2

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

24

0.0239″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

22

0.0299″

0.4

0.8

0.8

 

20

0.0359″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

19

0.0418″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

18

0.0478″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

17

0.0538″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

16

0.0598″

0.8

1.6

1.6

 

14

0.0747″

1.0

2.0

2.0

 

13

0.0897″

1.2

2.3

2.3

 

12

0.1046″

1.4

2.7

2.7

 

11

0.1196″

1.6

3.2

3.2

 

10

0.1345″

1.8

3.5

3.5

 

8

0.1644″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

7

0.1793″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

6

0.1943″

2.6

4.9

4.9

 

(1/4)

0.2500″

6.1

6.1

6.1

 

(3/8)

0.3750″

9.1

9.1

9.1

 

  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

0.3

0.6

0.6

 

22

0.0336″

0.4

0.8

0.8

 

20

0.0396″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

18

0.0516″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

16

0.0635″

0.8

1.6

1.6

 

14

0.0785″

1.0

2.0

2.0

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

26

0.0187″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

24

0.0250″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

22

0.0312″

0.4

0.8

0.8

 

20

0.0375″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

19

0.0437″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

18

0.0500″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

17

0.0562″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

16

0.0625″

0.8

1.6

1.6

 

14

0.0781″

1.0

2.0

2.0

 

13

0.0937″

1.2

2.3

2.3

 

12

0.1094″

1.4

2.7

2.7

 

11

0.1250″

1.6

3.2

3.2

 

10

0.1406″

1.8

3.5

3.5

 

8

0.1719″

2.2

4.3

4.3

 

7

0.1875″

2.3

4.0

4.0

 

3

0.2500″

3.0

4.0

4.0

 

  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

24

0.0250″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

22

0.0312″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

20

0.0375″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

18

0.0500″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

16

0.0625″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

14

0.0781″

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

12

0.1094″

1.5

1.5

1.5

 

11

0.1250″

1.5

1.5

1.5

 

10

0.1406″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

7

0.1875″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

0.2

0.5

0.5

 

0.0250″

0.3

0.6

0.6

 

0.0320″

0.4

0.8

0.8

 

0.0400″

0.5

1.0

1.0

 

0.0500″

0.6

1.2

1.2

 

0.0630″

0.8

1.6

1.6

 

0.0800″

1.0

2.0

2.0

 

0.0900″

1.2

2.3

2.3

 

0.1000″

1.2

2.3

2.3

 

0.1250″

1.6

3.2

3.2

 

0.1600″

1.5

1.5

1.5

 

0.1900″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

0.2500″

2.0

2.0

2.0

 

Example

A grey rectangular object with holes and a circle

Description automatically generated

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend: Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Through Hole Slotted Hole Rectangular Hole

Tapped Hole

Burring Tap

Countersunk Hole

Minimum Value a

Limit a

Minimum Value a

Limit a

Limit a

Minimum Value a

Limit a

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0187″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

24

0.0179″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

22

0.0239″

2.0

1.9

1.0

 

20

0.0359″

2.0

2.7

1.4

 

19

0.0418″

2.0

2.7

1.8

 

18

0.0478″

3.0

3.9

2.2

 

17

0.0538″

3.0

3.9

2.6

 

16

0.0598″

3.5

5.2

3.0

 

14

0.0747″

4.0

6.6

4.0

 

13

0.0897″

5.0

7.8

5.0

 

12

0.1046″

5.6

9.2

6.0

 

11

0.1196″

6.5

11.7

6.5

 

10

0.1345″

7.2

12.5

8.0

 

8

0.1644″

22.5

22.5

22.5

 

7

0.1793″

22.5

22.5

22.5

 

6

0.1943″

10.3

18.3

11.3

 

  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

1.5

1.3

0.6

 

22

0.0336″

2.0

1.9

1.0

 

20

0.0396″

2.0

2.7

1.4

 

18

0.0516″

3.0

3.9

2.2

 

16

0.0635″

3.5

5.2

3.0

 

14

0.0785″

4.0

6.6

4.0

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

26

0.0187″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

24

0.0250″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

22

0.0312″

2.0

1.9

1.0

 

20

0.0375″

2.0

2.7

1.4

 

19

0.0437″

2.0

2.7

1.8

 

18

0.0500″

3.0

3.9

2.2

 

17

0.0562″

3.5

5.2

3.0

 

16

0.0625″

3.5

5.2

3.0

 

14

0.0781″

4.0

6.6

4.0

 

13

0.0937″

5.0

7.8

5.0

 

12

0.1094″

5.6

9.2

6.0

 

11

0.1250″

6.5

11.7

6.5

 

10

0.1406″

7.2

12.5

8.0

 

8

0.1719″

8.8

15.5

10.0

 

7

0.1875″

9.5

16.3

9.5

 

3

0.2500″

13.1

23.0

14.7

 

  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

24

0.0250″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

22

0.0312″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

20

0.0375″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

18

0.0500″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

16

0.0625″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

14

0.0781″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

12

0.1094″

9.0

9.0

9.0

 

11

0.1250″

16.0

16.0

16.0

 

10

0.1406″

22.5

22.5

22.5

 

7

0.1875″

22.5

22.5

22.5

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

1.3

1.0

0.6

 

0.0250″

1.5

1.3

0.6

 

0.0320″

2.0

1.9

1.0

 

0.0400″

2.0

2.7

1.4

 

0.0500″

3.0

3.9

2.2

 

0.0630″

3.5

5.2

3.0

 

0.0800″

4.0

6.6

4.0

 

0.0900″

5.0

7.8

5.0

 

0.1000″

5.0

7.8

5.0

 

0.1250″

6.5

11.7

6.5

 

0.1600″

16.0

16.0

16.0

 

0.1900″

16.0

16.0

16.0

 

0.2500″

22.5

22.5

22.5

 

The dimensions are therefore inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.

Example

A diagram of a rectangular object

Description automatically generated with medium confidence

If there are internal angles of less than 90°, machining may not be possible even within the safe value range. If this is the case, meviy Support will contact you.

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend: R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Through Hole Slotted Hole Rectangular Hole

Tapped Hole

Burring Tap

Countersunk Hole

Limit a

Limit a

Limit a

Limit a

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

22

0.0299″

0.5

0.4

0.1

 

20

0.0359″

0.2

0.9

0.1

 

19

0.0418″

0.1

0.6

0.1

 

18

0.0478″

0.6

1.5

0.1

 

17

0.0538″

0.3

1.2

0.1

 

16

0.0598″

0.5

2.2

0.1

 

14

0.0747″

0.2

2.8

0.2

 

13

0.0897″

0.4

3.2

0.4

 

12

0.1046″

0.3

3.9

0.7

 

11

0.1196″

0.4

5.6

0.4

 

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

0.1

0.1

0.1

 

22

0.0336″

0.3

0.2

0.1

 

20

0.0396″

0.1

0.7

0.1

 

18

0.0516″

0.4

1.3

0.1

 

16

0.0635″

0.3

2.0

0.1

 

14

0.0785″

0.1

2.6

0.1

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

22

0.0312″

0.4

0.3

0.1

 

20

0.0375″

0.1

0.8

0.1

 

19

0.0437″

0.1

0.5

0.1

 

18

0.0500″

0.5

1.4

0.1

 

17

0.0562″

0.6

2.3

0.1

 

16

0.0625″

0.3

2.0

0.1

 

14

0.0781″

0.1

2.6

0.1

 

13

0.0937″

0.2

3.0

0.2

 

12

0.1094″

0.1

3.6

0.4

 

11

0.1250″

0.1

5.3

0.1

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.0250″

0.2

0.1

0.1

 

0.0320″

0.4

0.3

0.1

 

0.0400″

0.1

0.7

0.1

 

0.0500″

0.5

1.4

0.1

 

0.0630″

0.3

2.0

0.1

 

0.0800″

0.1

2.5

0.1

 

0.0900″

0.4

3.2

0.4

 

0.1000″

0.1

2.7

0.1

 

0.1250″

0.1

5.3

0.1

 

Example

A diagram of a curved metal object

Description automatically generated

Slit on the bending line (except for acute angle bending shapes with an internal angle of less than 90°)

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness

Thickness (Inch)

Minimum Value a *1

Minimum Value b *2

Limit c

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

0.45

0.68

0.5

 

24

0.0239″

0.61

0.92

0.5

 

22

0.0299″

0.8

1.14

0.5

 

20

0.0359″

0.9

1.37

0.5

 

19

0.0418″

1.1

1.59

0.5

 

18

0.0478″

1.2

1.82

1.0

 

17

0.0538″

1.4

2.06

1.0

 

16

0.0598″

1.5

2.28

1.0

 

14

0.0747″

1.9

2.85

1.0

 

13

0.0897″

2.3

3.42

1.0

 

12

0.1046″

2.7

3.99

1.5

 

11

0.1196″

3.0

4.56

1.5

 

10

0.1345″

3.4

5.13

2.0

 

8

0.1644″

4.81

6.27

2.0

 

7

0.1793″

4.55

6.83

2.0

 

6

0.1943″

4.9

7.41

2.0

 

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

0.7

1.05

0.5

 

22

0.0336″

0.9

1.28

0.5

 

20

0.0396″

1.0

1.52

0.5

 

18

0.0516″

1.3

1.97

1.0

 

16

0.0635″

1.6

2.42

1.0

 

14

0.0785″

2.0

2.99

1.0

 

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

0.47

0.71

0.5

 

24

0.0250″

0.64

0.96

0.5

 

22

0.0312″

0.8

1.19

0.5

 

20

0.0375″

1.0

1.43

0.5

 

19

0.0437″

1.1

1.67

0.5

 

18

0.0500″

1.3

1.91

1.0

 

17

0.0562″

1.6

2.39

1.0

 

16

0.0625″

1.6

2.39

1.0

 

14

0.0781″

2.0

2.97

1.0

 

13

0.0937″

2.4

3.57

1.0

 

12

0.1094″

2.8

4.17

1.5

 

11

0.1250″

3.2

4.77

1.5

 

10

0.1406″

3.6

5.36

2.0

 

8

0.1719″

4.4

6.56

2.0

 

7

0.1875″

4.8

7.14

2.0

 

3

0.2500″

6.4

9.53

2.5

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

0.5

0.76

0.5

 

0.0250″

0.6

0.95

0.5

 

0.0320″

0.8

1.22

0.5

 

0.0400″

1.0

1.52

0.5

 

0.0500″

1.3

1.91

1.0

 

0.0630″

1.6

2.40

1.0

 

0.0800″

2.0

3.05

1.0

 

0.0900″

2.3

3.43

1.0

 

0.1000″

2.5

3.81

1.0

 

0.1250″

3.2

4.76

1.5

 

0.1600″

4.06

6.10

2.0

 

0.1900″

4.83

7.24

2.0

 

0.2500″

6.35

9.53

2.5

 

Example

A diagram of a metal object with text

Description automatically generated

A diagram of a rectangular object with a circle and a circle with a circle

Description automatically generated

A diagram of a rectangular object with text below

Description automatically generated

Minimum Bending Height: Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Limit h (mm)

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

9.0

24

0.0239″

9.0

22

0.0299″

4.2

20

0.0359″

4.3

19

0.0418″

4.3

18

0.0478″

5.5

17

0.0538″

5.5

16

0.0598″

6.8

14

0.0747″

8.2

13

0.0897″

9.4

12

0.1046″

10.7

11

0.1196″

13.3

10

0.1345″

13.9

8

0.1644″

22.5

7

0.1793″

22.5

6

0.1943″

19.5

  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

3.2

22

0.0336″

4.2

20

0.0396″

4.3

18

0.0516″

5.5

16

0.0635″

6.8

14

0.0785″

8.2

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

26

0.0187″

9.0

24

0.0250″

9.0

22

0.0312″

4.2

20

0.0375″

4.3

19

0.0437″

4.3

18

0.0500″

5.5

17

0.0562″

6.8

16

0.0625″

6.8

14

0.0781″

8.2

13

0.0937″

9.4

12

0.1094″

10.7

11

0.1250″

13.3

10

0.1406″

13.9

8

0.1719″

16.8

7

0.1875″

17.4

3

0.2500″

23.5

  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

9.0

24

0.0250″

9.0

22

0.0312″

9.0

20

0.0375″

9.0

18

0.0500″

9.0

16

0.0625″

9.0

14

0.0781″

9.0

12

0.1094″

9.0

11

0.1250″

16.0

10

0.1406″

16.0

7

0.1875″

22.5

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

2.7

0.0250″

3.2

0.0320″

4.2

0.0400″

4.3

0.0500″

5.5

0.0630″

6.8

0.0800″

8.2

0.0900″

9.4

0.1000″

9.4

0.1250″

13.3

0.1600″

16.0

0.1900″

16.0

0.2500″

22.5

Example

A blue and white drawing of a rectangular object

Description automatically generated

Minimum Bending Height : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness (Gauge)

Thickness (Inch)

Limit h (mm)

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

22

0.0299″

2.7

20

0.0359″

2.5

19

0.0418″

2.2

18

0.0478″

3.1

17

0.0538″

2.8

16

0.0598″

3.8

14

0.0747″

4.4

13

0.0897″

4.8

12

0.1046″

5.4

11

0.1196″

7.2

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

1.8

22

0.0336″

2.5

20

0.0396″

2.3

18

0.0516″

2.9

16

0.0635″

3.6

14

0.0785″

4.2

  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

22

0.0312″

2.6

20

0.0375″

2.4

19

0.0437″

2.1

18

0.0500″

3.0

17

0.0562″

3.9

16

0.0625″

3.6

14

0.0781″

4.2

13

0.0937″

4.6

12

0.1094″

5.1

11

0.1250″

6.9

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy

0.0250″

1.9

0.0320″

2.6

0.0400″

2.3

0.0500″

3.0

0.0630″

3.6

0.0800″

4.1

0.0900″

4.8

0.1000″

4.3

0.1250″

6.9

Example

A grey metal object with a white background

Description automatically generated

Width Specification Range for Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet thickness

Thickness (Inch)

Dimensional range w

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel

26

0.0179″

25~1016

24

0.0239″

22

0.0299″

5~1200

20

0.0359″

19

0.0418″

18

0.0478″

17

0.0538″

16

0.0598″

14

0.0747″

13

0.0897″

10~1200

12

0.1046″

11

0.1196″

10

0.1345″

8

0.1644″

25~762

7

0.1793″

25~635

6

0.1943″

10~1200

  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)

24

0.0276″

5~1200

22

0.0336″

20

0.0396″

18

0.0516″

16

0.0635″

14

0.0785″

  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)

26

0.0179″

25~1016

24

0.0239″

22

0.0312″

5~1200

20

0.0375″

19

0.0437″

18

0.0500″

17

0.0562″

16

0.0625″

14

0.0781″

10~1200

13

0.0937″

12

0.1094″

11

0.1250″

10

0.1406″

8

0.1719″

7

0.1875″

3

0.2500″

  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)

26

0.0187″

25~1016

24

0.0250″

22

0.0312″

20

0.0375″

18

0.0500″

16

0.0625″

14

0.0781″

12

0.1094″

25~635

11

0.1250″

25~1016

10

0.1406″

25~762

7

0.1875″

25~635

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy

0.0200″

10~1200

0.0250″

0.0320″

0.0400″

0.0500″

0.0630″

0.0800″

0.0900″

0.1000″

0.1250″

0.160″

25~1016

0.190″

25~635

0.250″

25~508

Example

A drawing of a metal corner

Description automatically generated

Minimum Angle for Acute Angle Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

The angle (θ) for acute angle bending must be 30° or more.

Example

A drawing of a rectangular object with holes

Description automatically generated

Minimum Radius of Rectangular Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Example

A white rectangle with a black arrow

Description automatically generated

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and an Edge or Between Two Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness

Limit a

Limit b

Limit c

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.5

11.5

3.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

0.6

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.7

1.6

1.6

0.8

2.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2.3

2.5

2.5

1.2

3.0

3.0

1.5

3.2

4.0

4.0

2.0

4.5

2.2

5.0

5.0

2.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

3.0

9.0

9.0

4.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

12.0

12.0

6.0

16.0

8.0

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit a

Limit b

Limit c

  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)

0.1

1.0

0.2

0.3

0.5

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit a

Limit b

Limit c

  • 304 Stainless Steel (H) (for Shims)

0.05

0.5

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.8

0.8

1.0

1.0

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit a

Limit b

Limit c

PET

Acrylic

Polycarbonate

PVC

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

Example

A diagram of a metal plate with holes and holes

Description automatically generated

Minimum Diameter for Through Holes ; Minimum Width of Rectangular/Slotted Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness

Limit d

Limit w1

Limit w2

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.4

0.8

0.8

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

0.6

1.2

1.2

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.7

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.6

0.8

1.6

1.6

2.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2.0

2.0

2.3

1.1

2.3

2.3

2.5

2.5

1.2

2.5

2.5

3.0

3.0

1.5

3.0

3.0

3.2

1.6

3.0

3.0

4.0

4.0

2.0

3.0

3.0

4.5

2.2

4.0

4.0

5.0

5.0

2.5

6.0

3.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

9.0

9.0

4.5

10.0

10.0

5.0

12.0

12.0

6.0

8.0

8.0

16.0

8.0

10.0

10.0

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit d

Limit w1

Limit w2

  • 304 Stainless Steel (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)

0.8

1.6

3.0

3.0

1.0

1.6

1.2

2.0

1.5

2.5

2.0

4.0

4.5

4.5

3.0

4.5

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit d

Limit w1

Limit w2

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)

304 Stainless Steel(H) (for Shims)

0.05

0.3

0.5

0.5

0.1

0.1

0.2

0.2

0.3

0.3

0.5

0.5

0.8

1.0

0.8

0.8

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

 

Sheet Thickness

Limit d

Limit w1

Limit w2

PET

Acrylic

Polycarbonate

PVC

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

1.5

3.0

7.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

Example

A grey rectangular object with holes and a circle

Description automatically generated

Minimum Size of Cutout Shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Minimum Value

Limit Value

Cutout Width/Depth A

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)

0.1

0.5

0.3

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.8

0.4

304 Stainless Steel(H) (for shims)

0.05

0.5

0.3

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.8

0.4

0.8

1.2

0.5

1.0

1.5

PET

3.0

7.0

5.0

Acrylic

3.0

5.0

Polycarbonate

3.0

5.0

PVC

3.0

5.0

Example

A grey and black screen

Description automatically generated

Minimum Slit Width (when the part is unfolded).

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness

Minimum Slit Width (when the part is unfolded).

  • EN 1.0330 equiv. EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type—

Guaranteed Width a

Limit a

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.5

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

0.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.5

1.6

1.6

1.6

0.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

0.5

2.3

2.3

0.8

2.5

2.5

2.5

0.8

3.0

3.0

3.0

1.5

3.2

3.2

1.6

4.0

4.0

4.0

2.0

4.5

4.5

2.3

5.0

5.0

5.0

2.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

3.0

9.0

9.0

9.0

4.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

6.0

16.0

16.0

8.0

Example

Folded Part View

A metal piece with a hole in the middle

Description automatically generated

Unfolded Part View

A drawing of a room

Description automatically generated

A white line on a blue surface

Description automatically generated

Minimum Bending Height : Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Limit h

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel

0.8

4.2

1.0

4.3

1.2

5.5

1.6

6.8

2.0

8.2

2.3

9.4

3.2

13.3

4.5

17.4

6.0

23.5

9.0

33.5

10.0

46.5

12.0

62.0

16.0

88.5

Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

4.2

1.0

4.3

1.2

4.5

1.6

5.8

2.0

7.0

2.3

8.3

3.2

11.1

  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)

0.8

4.2

1.0

4.3

1.2

4.5

1.5

6.0

2.0

7.1

2.5

11.3

3.0

11.5

4.0

17.2

5.0

23.5

6.0

25.0

9.0

39.0

10.0

46.5

12.0

62.0

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

4.2

1.0

4.3

1.2

5.5

1.5

6.0

1.6

6.0

2.0

8.2

2.5

10.0

3.0

13.3

4.0

17.2

5.0

27.0

6.0

28.0

  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

4.2

1.0

4.3

1.5

6.0

Example

A blue and white drawing of a rectangular object

Description automatically generated

Minimum Bending Height : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Limit h

Low Carbon Steel

0.8

2.6

1.0

2.3

1.2

3.1

1.6

3.6

2.0

4.2

2.3

4.8

3.2

6.9

Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

2.6

1.0

2.3

1.2

2.1

1.6

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.3

3.7

3.2

4.7

  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 430 SS (2B)

0.8

2.6

1.0

2.3

1.2

2.1

1.5

3.0

2.0

3.1

2.5

6.3

3.0

5.5

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

2.6

1.0

2.3

1.2

2.1

1.5

3.0

1.6

2.8

2.0

3.1

2.5

5.0

3.0

5.5

  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

2.6

1.0

2.3

1.5

3.0

Example

A grey metal object with a white background

Description automatically generated

The minimum bending height

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Surface Treatment

None

  • Paint
  • Electroless Nickel Plating
  • Black oxide
  • Trivalent Chromate (Clear)
  • Trivalent Chromate (Black)
  • Electrolytic Galvanized
  • Hot Galvanized

Limit a

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) with Electrolytic Zinc Plating
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) with Hot Zinc Plating

0.8

8.2

6.8

7.1

1.0

8.5

6.8

7.5

1.2

9.9

9.0

8.4

1.6

11.6

9.5

9.2

2.0

13.1

13.5

11.0

2.3

13.7

14.0

11.6

3.2

19.4

22.0

15.4

4.5

28.0

28.0

20.0

6.0

37.3

32.0

30.0

9.0

56.8

57.0

10.0

75.1

12.0

91.0

16.0

158.0

 

Material

Sheet Thickness

Surface Finish

  • 2B
  • Single-sided #400 Brushed
  • Single-sided hairline finish
  • No.1

Limit a

  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 430 Stainless Steel

0.8

6.9

1.0

7.4

1.2

7.9

1.5

9.7

2.0

12.6

2.5

17.6

3.0

18.6

4.0

26.6

5.0

33.8

6.0

36.4

9.0

56.8

10.0

75.1

12.0

91.0

 

Material

Sheet Thickness

Surface Treatment

None

  • Clear Anodize
  • Black Anodize
  • Black Anodize (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter ≤ 300 mm)
  • Clear Anodize
  • Black Anodize
  • Black Anodize (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter > 300 mm)

Limit a

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

6.8

7.1

1.0

6.8

7.5

1.2

9.0

9.0

1.5

9.5

9.0

1.6

9.5

9.5

2.0

13.5

11.0

2.5

15.5

15.5

3.0

22.0

15.0

4.0

28.0

19.0

5.0

44.0

28.0

6.0

48.0

48.0

 

Material

Sheet Thickness

Limit a

Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

6.8

1.0

6.8

1.5

9.5

Example

A drawing of a pipe

Description automatically generated

Width Specification Range for Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness

Dimensional Range w

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

0.8

0.8

51200

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.6

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.3

101200

2.5

2.5

3.0

3.0

3.2

4.0

4.0

4.5

5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

10800

9.0

10835

9.0

10550

10.0

20835

10.0

20550

12.0

20750

12.0

20500

16.0

 

Sheet Thickness

Dimensional Range w

Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

30–900

1.0

1.5

Example

A drawing of a metal corner

Description automatically generated

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend : Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Hole Type

Through Hole

Slotted/Rectangular Hole

Tapped Hole

Burring Tap Hole

Countersunk Holes

Minimum a *1

Limit a

Minimum a *1

Limit a

Minimum a *2

Limit a

Limit a *1

Minimum a

Limit a

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

4.2

2.0

4.2

4.2

 

1.0

4.3

4.3

4.8

2.7

4.3

 

1.2

5.5

3.0

5.5

6.0

3.9

5.5

 

1.6

6.8

3.5

6.8

7.3

5.2

6.8

 

2.0

8.0

4.0

8.0

8.7

6.6

8.0

4.0

 

2.3

9.3

5.0

9.3

9.9

7.8

9.3

5.0

 

3.2

13.3

6.5

13.3

13.8

11.7

12.1

6.5

 

4.5

17.4

9.5

17.4

18.4

16.3

18.4

9.5

 

6.0

23.5

14.0

23.5

24.5

22.4

24.5

16.0

 

9.0

33.5

21.5

33.5

34.5

32.4

33.5

21.5

 

10.0

46.5

22.5

48.5

47.5

47.5

46.5

46.5

 

12.0

62.0

26.5

62.0

63.0

63.0

62.0

62.0

 

16.0

88.5

34.5

88.5

89.5

89.5

88.5

88.5

 

Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

4.2

2.0

4.2

2.0

4.2

 

1.0

4.3

4.3

5.3

3.2

4.3

 

1.2

4.5

3.0

4.5

3.0

5.5

3.4

4.5

 

1.6

5.8

3.5

5.8

6.8

4.7

5.8

 

2.0

7.0

4.0

7.0

4.0

8.0

5.9

8.0

4.0

 

2.3

8.3

5.0

8.3

5.0

9.3

7.2

9.3

5.0

 

3.2

11.1

6.5

11.1

6.0

12.1

10.0

12.1

6.5

 

  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)

0.8

4.2

2.0

4.2

4.2

 

1.0

4.3

4.3

5.3

3.2

4.3

 

1.2

4.5

3.0

4.5

5.5

3.4

4.5

 

1.5

6.0

3.5

6.0

7.0

4.9

6.0

 

2.0

7.1

4.0

7.1

8.1

6.0

8.1

4.0

 

2.5

11.3

6.3

11.3

12.3

10.2

12.3

6.3

 

3.0

11.5

6.5

11.5

12.5

10.4

12.5

6.5

 

4.0

17.2

11.5

17.2

18.2

16.1

18.2

11.5

 

5.0

23.5

14.0

23.5

24.5

22.4

24.5

15.0

 

6.0

25.0

19.0

25.0

26.0

24.0

26.0

17.0

 

9.0

39.0

20.5

39.0

40.0

40.0

39.0

39.0

 

10.0

46.5

22.5

46.5

47.5

47.5

46.5

46.5

 

12.0

62.0

26.5

62.0

63.0

63.0

62.0

62.0

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

4.2

4.2

4.2

4.2

 

1.0

4.3

4.3

4.3

5.2

4.3

4.3

 

1.2

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

 

1.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

7.0

6.0

6.0

 

1.6

6.0

6.0

6.0

7.0

6.0

6.0

 

2.0

8.2

8.2

8.2

8.2

8.2

8.2

8.2

 

2.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

11.0

10.0

10.5

10.0

 

3.0

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

 

4.0

17.2

17.2

17.2

18.2

17.2

18.2

17.2

 

5.0

27.0

27.0

27.0

27.0

27.0

27.0

27.0

 

6.0

28.0

28.0

28.0

28.0

28.0

28.0

28.0

 

  • Perforiertes Metall
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

4.2

2.0

4.2

 

1.0

4.3

4.3

 

1.5

6.0

3.5

6.0

 

The dimensions are therefore inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.

Example

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If there are internal angles of less than 90°, machining may not be possible even within the safe value range. If this is the case, meviy Support will contact you.

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Hole Type

Through Hole

Slotted/Rectangular Hole

Tapped Hole

Burring Tap Hole

Countersunk Holes

Minimum a *1

Limit a

Minimum a *1

Limit a

Minimum a *2

Limit a

Limit a *1

Minimum a

Limit a

  • Low Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot)

0.8

2.6

0.4

2.6

2.6

 

1.0

2.3

0.1

2.3

2.8

0.7

2.3

 

1.2

3.1

0.6

3.1

3.6

1.5

3.1

 

1.6

3.6

0.3

3.6

4.1

2.0

3.6

 

2.0

4.0

0.1

4.0

4.7

2.6

4.0

0.1

 

2.3

4.7

0.4

4.7

5.3

3.2

4.7

0.4

 

3.2

6.9

0.1

6.9

7.4

5.3

5.7

0.1

 

Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

2.6

0.4

2.6

0.4

2.6

 

1.0

2.3

0.1

2.3

0.1

3.3

1.2

2.3

 

1.2

2.1

0.6

2.1

0.6

3.1

1.0

2.1

 

1.6

2.6

0.3

2.6

3.6

1.5

2.6

 

2.0

3.0

0.1

3.0

0.1

4.0

1.9

4.0

0.1

 

2.3

3.7

0.4

3.7

0.4

4.7

2.6

4.7

0.4

 

3.2

4.7

0.1

4.7

0.1

5.7

3.6

5.7

0.1

 

  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 430 SS (2B)

0.8

2.6

0.4

2.6

2.6

 

1.0

2.3

1.0

2.3

3.3

1.2

2.3

 

1.2

2.1

0.6

2.1

3.1

1.0

2.1

 

1.5

3.0

0.5

3.0

4.0

1.9

3.0

 

2.0

3.1

0.1

3.1

4.1

2.0

4.1

0.1

 

2.5

6.3

1.3

6.3

7.3

5.2

7.3

1.3

 

3.0

5.5

0.5

5.5

6.5

4.4

6.5

0.5

 

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

2.6

0.4

2.6

2.6

 

1.0

2.2

0.1

2.3

3.2

1.1

2.2

 

1.2

1.9

0.1

3.1

2.9

0.8

1.9

 

1.5

3.0

0.5

3.0

4.0

1.9

3.0

 

1.6

2.8

0.3

2.8

3.8

1.7

2.8

 

2.0

3.1

0.1

4.2

4.1

2.0

4.1

0.1

 

2.5

5.0

0.1

5.0

6.0

4.0

5.5

0.1

 

3.0

5.5

0.1

7.3

6.5

4.4

6.5

0.1

 

  • Perforiertes Metall
  • —60° staggered round hole type—

0.8

2.6

0.4

2.6

 

1.0

2.3

0.1

2.3

 

1.5

3.0

0.5

3.0

 

The dimensions are therefore inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.

Example

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Slit on the bending line (except for acute angle bending shapes with an internal angle of less than 90°).

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness

Minimum *1

Minimum *2

Limit c

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

0.8

0.8

1.2

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.5

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.8

0.6

1.5

1.5

2.3

0.7

1.6

1.6 *4

1.6

2.4

0.8

2.0

2.0

2.0

3.0

1.0

2.3

2.3

3.5

2.5

2.5

3.8

1.2

3.0

3.0

4.5

1.5

3.2

3.2

4.8

4.0

4.0

6.0

2.0

4.5

4.5

6.7

2.2

5.0

5.0

7.5

2.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

9.0

3.0

9.0

9.0

13.5

4.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

15.0

5.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

18.0

6.0

16.0

16.0

24.0

8.0

Example

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A diagram of a rectangular object with a circle and a circle with a circle

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A diagram of a rectangular object with text below

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*Reference) Comparative example of machining limits of hole positions with or without openings

Machining Limits, Size Range

No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1

With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2

Material

Sheet Thickness

Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

0.8

2.0

2.0

1.7

1.0

2.7

2.0

1.2

3.0

3.0

3.9

2.4

1.6

3.5

3.5

5.2

3.2

2.0

4.0

4.0

6.6

4.0

2.3

5.0

5.0

7.8

4.5

3.2

6.5

6.5

11.7

6.3

4.5

9.5

9.5

16.3

8.9

6.0

14.0

14.0

22.4

12.0

9.0

21.5

21.5

32.4

17.5

10.0

22.5

22.5

47.5

20.0

12.0

26.5

26.5

63.0

24.0

16.0

34.5

34.5

89.5

32.0

 

No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1

With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2

Material

Sheet Thickness

Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend

  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)

0.8

2.0

4.2

1.7

1.0

4.3

3.2

2.0

1.2

3.0

4.5

3.4

2.4

1.5

3.5

6.0

4.9

3.0

2.0

4.0

7.1

6.0

4.0

2.5

6.3

11.3

10.2

5.0

3.0

6.5

11.5

10.4

6.0

4.0

11.5

17.2

16.1

8.0

5.0

14.0

23.5

22.4

10.0

6.0

19.0

25.0

24.0

12.0

9.0

20.5

20.5

40.5

17.5

10.0

22.5

22.5

47.5

20.0

12.0

26.5

26.5

63.0

24.0

 

No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1

With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2

Material

Sheet Thickness

Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend

Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

0.8

2.0

2.0

1.7

1.0

 3.1

2.0

1.2

2.5

2.5

3.2

2.4

1.5

3.5

3.5

4.9

3.0

1.6

3.2

2.0

4.0

4.0

6.0

4.0

2.5

4.5

4.5

9.0

5.0

3.0

5.0

5.0

10.4

6.0

4.0

11.5

11.5

16.1

8.0

5.0

12.0

12.0

16.8

10.0

6.0

13.0

13.0

21.0

12.0

Image/Prerequisites

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Minimum distance between nuts

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

Nominal diameter

M3

14

15.5

14

M4

15

17

15

M5

15

18

15

M6

17

20

17

M8

19

23

19

 

Weld (spot) nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

Nominal diameter

M4

21

21

M5

21

21

M6

23

23

M8

25

25

M10

28

27

M12

30

29

Example

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*If multiple sizes of nuts are mounted, the distance will be decided by the minimum value of the larger nut.

Minimum distance between nut and hole

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

Nominal diameter

M3

11.2

12.8

11.2

M4

14.4

13.5

12.1

M5

14.4

14

12.7

M6

15.6

15

13.8

M8

17

16.5

15.6

 

Weld (spot) nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

Nominal diameter

M4

16

15.5

M5

16

15.5

M6

18

16.5

M8

21

17.5

M10

23

18.5

M12

25

19.5

Example

A drawing of a screw and nut

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Minimum distance between nut and edge of the material

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

Nominal diameter

M3

4.5

6.7

4.5

M4

5.5

7.6

5.5

M5

6.5

8.2

6.5

M6

8

9.3

8

M8

10

11.1

10

 

Weld (spot) nut

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)

Nominal diameter

M4

7.5

7.9

M5

7.5

7.9

M6

9

9.1

M8

10.4

10.7

M10

12.5

12.9

M12

14.5

15

Example

A hexagon with a hole in it

Description automatically generated

Maximum distance between nut and edge of the material

Machining Limits, Size Range

Maximum distance

material

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

Press-fit nutcoarse

450

290

450

Weld nutcoarse

500

930 *

500

*The maximum distance would be 500 when R bending is included

Example

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*With the plate developed into a flat plate, measure the distance between any material edge and the center of the nut, and use the smallest value to judge it can produce or not.

Minimum distance between engravings, between edge or hole

Machining Limits, Size Range

Range of Machining Limits

Plate Thickness

Engraving and edge

Through HoleTapped HoleCountersunk HolesSlotted/Rectangular hole

Burring Tap Hole

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)

Limit a

Minimum b

Limit b

Minimum c

Limit c

0.8

0.8

2.0

4.0

2.0

5.0

3.0

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.5

1.6

2.0

2.0

2.3

2.5

3.0

3.2

4.0

4.5

5.0

6.0

6.0

9.0

9.0

10.0

10.0

12.0

12.0

16.0

Example

A drawing of a metal plate with holes and holes

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Minimum distance between engraving and nut

Machining Limits, Size Range

Nut (Press-fit)

material properties

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)

Minimum a

Limit a

Minimum a

Limit a

Nominal diameter

M3

6.5

4.5

8.7

6.7

M4

7.5

5.5

9.6

7.6

M5

8.5

6.5

10.2

8.2

M6

10.0

8.0

11.3

9.3

M8

12.0

10.0

13.1

11.1

Nut (spot welding)

material properties

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)

  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)

Minimum a

Limit a

Minimum a

Limit a

Nominal diameter

M4

9.5

7.5

9.9

7.9

M5

9.5

7.5

9.9

7.9

M6

11.0

9.0

11.1

9.1

M8

12.4

10.4

12.7

10.7

M10

14.5

12.5

14.9

12.9

M11

16.5

14.5

17.0

15.0

Example

A grey rectangular sign with a nut and a hole

Description automatically generated with medium confidence

Minimum distance between engraving and bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Machining Limits

material properties

Plate Thickness

Minimum h

Limit h

  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel

0.8

6.2

4.2

1.0

6.3

4.3

1.2

7.5

5.5

1.6

8.8

6.8

2.0

10.2

8.2

2.3

11.4

9.4

3.2

15.3

13.3

4.5

19.4

17.4

6.0

25.5

23.5

9.0

41.0

39.0

10.0

48.5

46.5

12.0

64.0

62.0

16.0

90.5

88.5

  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (No.1)

0.8

6.2

4.2

1.0

6.3

4.3

1.2

6.5

4.5

1.5

8.0

6.0

2.0

9.1

7.1

2.5

13.3

11.3

3.0

13.5

11.5

4.0

19.2

17.2

5.0

25.5

23.5

6.0

27.0

25.0

9.0

41.0

39.0

10.0

48.5

46.5

12.0

64.0

62.0

Example

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Minimum Angle for Acute Angle Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material

Sheet Thickness

Bend angle

304 SS (2B)

6.0

θ≥50°

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​

2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0

θ≥60°

6.0

θ≥88°

Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)

4.5 6.0

304 SS (No.1)

9.0 10.0 12.0

1018 Carbon Steel

9.0 10.0 12.0 16.0

Example

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Minimum Radius of Rectangular Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

The radius (R) of the corners of a rectangular hole must be 0.5 mm or more. (For clear resin, this must be 3 mm or more.)

Example

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Modeling Rules for Perforated Metal

Modeling Rules

Example

  • When requesting a quote for perforated metal parts, model the part using either no holes or only through holes (mounting holes).
  • If the number of through holes exceeds a certain number, automatic quotation may not be possible.
  • (There is no need to model the staggered/lattice-like hole patterns characteristic of perforated metals.)

Hole Identification Specifications

 

Bending Conditions

Bending Interference

Example 1) Model image before and after bending during normal conditions

曲げ加工の干渉

Example 2) Model image where die interference occurs

Bending interference

Design Guidelines for C-Bends and Stepped Bends (Z-Bends)

To prevent die interference, design models with reference to the standard shapes shown below.

Modeling Rules

Example

  • When outer dimension A is less than or equal to outer dimension C, set inner dimension B so that it is greater than A.
  • Outer dimensions A and C must be at least the minimum bending height (See machining limits: minimum bending height, mentioned above)

C-bend

  • The stepped bend height should be equal to dimension A plus double the plate thickness (t).
  • Dimension A must be equal to or greater than the minimum bending height (See machining limits: minimum bending height, mentioned above).

C-bend

However, the meviy platform determines whether it is possible to manufacture the model based upon positive results of the interference analysis. (Examples given below)

Example 3) C-shaped bending interference: Adjust the size of the channel web in order to clear any interference (the figure on the right shows the analysis image).

A screenshot of a computer

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A diagram of a beam

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A green arrow pointing down

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A green arrow pointing down

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A computer screen shot of a computer screen

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A close-up of a bridge

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 Example 4) Stepped bending interference: Adjust the bending height to clear any interference (the figure on the right shows the analysis image).

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A green arrow pointing down

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A close-up of a rail

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Presence of Edges Parallel to the Bend Line

Any backgauges used in the bending process, along with the edges of parts, are taken into consideration in the interference analysis of the bending process. The angle of the part during the bending process may not be stable if there are no edges parallel to the bend line, creating a risk that the bend may not be made in the correct position. If the below message is displayed, consider changing the shape such that the model includes edges parallel to the bend line.

Example 1) No edges parallel to the bend line

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 Example 2) Edge parallel to the bend line [automatic quoting available]

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Minimum distance between cutout and bend

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Modelling rules

Location

  • For plate thickness t, the limit value of h should be as follows
  • h = 5t when 0.8 t 2.0mm (.031 t .079)
  • h = 4t when 2.3 t 9.0mm (.091 t .354)

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  • For plate thickness t, the minimum and limit values of b should be as follows
  • b = t when 0.8 t 2.0 (.031 t .079), guaranteed value = 2t
  • b = 2t when 2.3 t 9.0 (.091 t .354), guaranteed value = none

A drawing of a metal object

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Confirmation of nut interference during bending

Sheet metal parts Quoting Error Troubleshooting

What is a quotation failure?Case 1: Failure to read uploaded fileCase 2: Unsupported shapeCase 3: Plate thickness not availableCase 4: Uneven plate thicknessCase 5: Distance between featuresCase 6: Bend-to-hole distanceCase 7: Undersized bend heightCase 8: Interference during bendingCase 9: Unrecognized holeshapeCase 10: Shape recognition failure

What is a quotation failure?

When uploading a model to meviy, an error may occur where the model cannot be auto-quoted.

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How to check for errors in the project list

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How to check error messages in the 3D Viewer

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How to locate an error

Case 1: Failure to read uploaded file

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Case 2: Unsupported shape

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Case 3: Plate thickness not available

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Case 4: Uneven plate thickness

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Case 5: Distance between features

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Case 6: Bend-to-hole distance

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Case 7: Undersized bend height

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Case 8: Interference during bending

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Case 9: Unrecognized holeshape

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Case 10: Shape recognition failure

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State of original data

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State after loading in meviy

Tip

1. Check the shape of the uploaded 3D CAD data.

Notes

If there is no problem with the shape check or the model loading does not improve even after correcting and re-uploading the file, please try the next step 2.

2.Changing the file format

Upload the file again in a 3D CAD file format different from the one you originally uploaded.

Notes

If modifying the geometry and changing the file format does not fix the error, please contact meviy support.

Allowable Dimensional Tolerances

No.

Standard Part

Classification of Standard Dimensions

Standard Values*

Example

Normal bending

  • R bending
  • (FR bending)
  • Sheet Thickness
  • 6.0mm
  • (0.3937in)
  • Sheet Thickness
  • >6.0mm
  • (0.3937in)
  • Sheet Thickness
  • 3.2mm
  • (0.1260in)

1

Section with no bending

6 or less

±0.1

±0.3

±0.3

Example

More than 6, equal to or less than 30

±0.2

±0.5

±0.5

More than 30, equal to or less than 120

±0.3

±0.8

±0.8

More than 120, equal to or less than 400

±0.5

±1.2

±1.2

More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000

±0.8

±2.0

±2.0

More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000

±1.2

±3.0

±3.0

2

Section with bending

6 or less

±0.3

±0.5

±0.5

More than 6, equal to or less than 30

±0.5

±1.0

±1.0

More than 30, equal to or less than 120

±0.8

±1.5

±1.5

More than 120, equal to or less than 400

±1.2

±2.5

±2.5

More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000

±2.0

±4.0

±4.0

More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000

±3.0

±6.0

±6.0

The allowable dimensional tolerances are applicable only for dimensions for between holes on the same face and end-faces/perpendicular-faces that are adjacent as a result of the bending.
The tolerances are not applicable for hole-to-hole or hole-to-end face dimensions on non-adjacent faces (across multiple bent sections).

e.g. 1) Dimensions acceptable for tolerance setting

e.g. 1) Dimensions acceptable for tolerance setting

e.g. 2) Dimensions not appceptable for tolerance setting

e.g. 2) Dimensions not appceptable for tolerance setting

Bending Specifications

Normal Bending

No.

Standard Part

Standard Value

Example

1

Bend angle tolerance

  • Sheet Thickness ≤10.0 mm: ±1.0°
  • Sheet Thickness >10.0 mm: ±1.5°

Example

2

Inner radius (r)

Sheet Thickness (reference value)

3

Outer radius (R)

R = Sheet Thickness × 2 (reference value)

R-bend shape(FR bending)

No.

Standard Part

Standard Value

Example

1

Bend angle tolerance

  • ±2.0°

Example

2

Inner R

Modeling dimension (Reference value)

3

Outer R

Inner R+Sheet Thickness (Reference value)

Protrusions from Bending

Standard Value

Example

As shown in the right hand example, bulging/protrusions of about 15% of the Sheet Thickness can occur on each side.

Example

Defects Caused by Bending

Standard Value

Example

As shown in the right hand example, defects have occurred in the bent die.

Example

Since it is processed as FR bending (feed bending), die marks will be left on the R bending part.

Without surface treatment (5052 Aluminum Alloy)

Inner bend

Outer bend

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Inner bend

Outer bend

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Cracks caused by bending (5052 Aluminum Alloy)

Standard Value

Example

5052 Aluminum Alloy would have a slight crack when bent due to its material properties.

  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy (Thickness: 6.0 mm)
  • Beispiel

 

Appearance of Cut Surfaces

Exterior Appearance Finish

Cut Surface

Note that the appearance of the cut surface may vary depending on how it was cut.

(The cutting method cannot be specified.)

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Burring in the Pulling Direction

Standard Value

Example

As shown in the right hand example (from behind), burrs of 0.1 mm or less may occur as a result of the machining process.

Example

 

About Edge Breaking

Standard Value

Example

  • Burrs and sharp edges resulting from the sheet metal cutting process will be removed or reduced according to the type of Edge Breaking selected. See examples of the two options in the figures to the right.
  • No burrs larger than 0.1

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  • No sharp edges (0.1 radius equivalent)

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Appearance of Edge Breaking

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Edge Breaking Finish Notes

About Hairline Direction

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Logic to determine the longitudinal direction of the development

Calculates the maximum rectangle of the unfolded drawing, and develops horizontally in the direction of the longest side of the rectangle.

Effects on unfolded dimension calculation

Shape with arbitrary hairline direction

In some cases, the maximum rectangle of the unfolded drawing is not defined, or the longest side of the rectangle cannot be defined (See the figure on the right.). For such shapes, the hairline direction is optional, and you can specify the desired direction in the quotation in meviy support.

Shape with arbitrary hairline direction

Effects on unfolded dimension calculation

Effects on unfolded dimension calculation

About pre-finished sheets

5052 AL alloy (anodized clear/black) pre-finished materials can be processed. (See the figure on the right.)

Cut surfaces will not have a surface finish.

If surface treatment is required on the cut surfaces, select a material that is not pre-finished and specify anodizing as the surface treatment.

*Please click here for more information about materials.

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Anodized Aluminum Sheet Appearance

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Product Finish

*There may be color differences depending on the part shape and surfaces to be cut. Film thickness cannot be specified.

*There may be slight color differences for pre-finished products depending on the delivery option selected. Performance is equivalent.

*Assembled nuts will not be anodized.

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About Painted Sheet metal parts

Hanging jig marks may be left when painting (see picture on right).

The base coat for painted products is an iron phosphate coating.

The main quality standards are shown in the table below. The values are approximate values.

 

Powder Coating

Wet Paint

Film thickness *1

80±30μm

30±15μm

Baking temperature

180

140

Baking time

20 to 30 min

Salt spray test *2

120 hours

72 hours

1: Not a guaranteed value because the paint thickness may vary depending on the shape.

2: Based on JIS Z2371 salt spray test method.

    (Powder: 60±5μm after baking at 180°C for 20 minutes, Wet Paint: 25±5μm after baking at 100°C for 20 minutes)

Quality check methods include a film thickness gauge, tape to check adhesion, and a cross-cut test using a test piece.

The appearance is visually checked for color, dust, spots, dimples, etc. by referring to a defect size estimation chart. Screws are used to check the functionality of tapped holes.

To clean, wipe with water and a soft cloth or sponge, or wipe with a diluted neutral detergent, then wipe with water, then wipe dry. Please refrain from using alcohol and petroleum solvents such as thinner, benzene, etc.

Engraving

Appearance of engraving

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Set engraving

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Clear Resin Specification

General Tolerance Standards for Machining Dimensions

The tolerance for external dimensions is ±1.0. See the table below for the tolerances used for other sections.

Standard Part

Tolerance Grade

Dimension

Tolerance

Symbol

Description

Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions, excluding chamfered parts

m

Medium

0.5 X 3

±0.1

3 < X 6

±0.1

6 < X 30

±0.2

30 < X 120

±0.3

120 < X 400

±0.5

400 < X 1,000

±0.8

1,000 < X 2,000

±1.2

Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions of chamfered parts

c

Rough

0.5 X 3

±0.4

3 < X 6

±1

6 < X

±2

*General tolerances for JIS B 0405 cutting are used.

Standard Value

Example

If the internal angles of the model are sharp corners or are less than R3, machining of around R3 will be applied. (If you would like the internal angle to be finished to a sharp corner or to less than R3, contact meviy support for an estimate.)

Example

Dimensional Changes for Clear Resin

Unlike metal, resin is a material that easily deforms as a result of temperature and humidity and changes in dimensions. Accuracy is assured in the following way:

 

Perforated Metal Machining Specifications

Standard ValueExample

There are no restrictions on the relationship between cut sections and hole positions. (Use caution when handling cut sections or the cutouts around holes as they are particularly sharp.)

Example

Quality Control

Quality Assurance Scope for External Appearances

Cut surface

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Cut surface

Cut surface

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Surface

· The external appearance surfaces must be free of blemishes caused by nails. For surfaces that are not considered external appearance surfaces, some processing/machining marks may be present.

Burring in the pulling direction

Damage caused by bending

Protrusion from bending

Burring in the pulling direction

Damage caused by bending

Protrusion from bending

Machined Sections (Punching, Bending)

Notes on the product appearance

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1018 Carbon Steel plate thickness 16㎜

304 Stainless Steel (No.1) plate thickness 12

ASTM A36 Steel plate thickness 16

Cutting surface

· For thick plates (over 6.0 mm), burn marks from laser cutting may be noticeable.

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1018 Carbon Steel plate thickness 16㎜

Unevenness inside the hole

Hole shape distored
on the back side

Hole machining

Inspection Item

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View of inspection (2)

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View of inspection (2)

Inspection Details

Dimensional Tolerances for Sheet Metal & Thin Shim Plates

No.

Standard Part

Classification of Standard Dimensions

Standard Values*

Normal Bending

R-bend (FR bending)

Plate Thicness

6.0mm

Plate Thicness

>6.0mm

Plate Thicness

3.2mm

1

Section with no bending

6 or less

±0.1

±0.3

±0.1

More than 6, equal to or less than 30

±0.2

±0.5

±0.2

More than 30, equal to or less than 120

±0.3

±0.8

±0.3

More than 120, equal to or less than 400

±0.5

±1.2

±0.5

More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000

±0.8

±2.0

±0.8

More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000

±1.2

±3.0

±1.2

2

Section with bending

6 or less

±0.3

±0.5

±0.5

More than 6, equal to or less than 30

±0.5

±1.0

±1.0

More than 30, equal to or less than 120

±0.8

±1.5

±1.5

More than 120, equal to or less than 400

±1.2

±2.5

±2.5

More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000

±2.0

±4.0

±4.0

More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000

±3.0

±6.0

±6.0

General Tolerance: JIS B 0408 Grade B (Plate Thickness ≤6.0 mm), Grade C (Plate Thickness >6.0 mm)

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Example of non-applicable dimensions

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Dimensional Assurance Range for Clear Resin

Standard Part

Tolerance Grade

Classification of Standard Dimensions

Tolerance

Symbol

Description

Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions, excluding chamfered parts

m

Medium

Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3

±0.1

More than 3, equal to or less than 6

±0.1

More than 6, equal to or less than 30

±0.2

More than 30, equal to or less than 120

±0.3

More than 120, equal to or less than 400

±0.5

More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000

±0.8

More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000

±1.2

Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions of chamfered parts

c

Rough

Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3

±0.4

More than 3, equal to or less than 6

±1

More than 6

±2

*General tolerances for JIS B 0405 cutting are used.

General Tolerance Standards for Machining Dimensions

· The tolerance for the external dimensions is ±1.0. See the table to the left for the tolerances for other sections.

Dimensional Changes for Clear Resin

· For dimensional changes caused by temperature or humidity, accuracy is guaranteed based on the following conditions:
– The inspection is performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
– Accuracy assurance is based on the results of inspections performed immediately before shipment.

Clear Resin R

· If the internal angles of the model are sharp corners or are less than R3, machining of around R3 will be applied.
See “Clear resin internal angle (R)” in the figure below
· If you would like the internal angles to be finished to a sharp corner or to less than R3, contact meviy support for an estimate.

Clear resin internal angle (R)

Clear resin internal angle (R)

Quality Control of Nut Mounted Products

Regarding the appearance of nut mounted products

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Product with weld (spot) nut

Finish marks may remain.

Also, polishing to remove burns is not performed because it causes plating to peel off.


Spot-welded nuts on stainless steel will be removed the burn marks by electrolytic polishing.

Regarding the Strength Warranty for Nut mounted Products

Product with press-fit nut

Product with weld (spot) nut